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Through a gripping extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a base hit to right field, clinching a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the win, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a contest between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the final half of the last inning with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, placing runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let Crawford to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

Kerry Carpenter provided all of the visitors' scoring with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad threatened repeatedly in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award favorite, allowed a single score on two hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run came in the early going, when a double, theft, and deep out brought home a point for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to give Detroit the lead.

The starter lasted over five frames and was responsible for one run on a few hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to compete for a place in the World Series after a long playoff drought.