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During an intense 15-inning clash, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a base hit to right field, clinching a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to secure the victory, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder let Crawford to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the game.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of the visitors' offense with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

The Mariners evened the score at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby delivered a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, allowed a single score on two hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a early hit in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter went deep on a fastball to hand the visitors the lead.

The starter lasted five-plus innings and was charged with one run on a few hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

This victory marks a major milestone for the Mariners, who advance to battle for a place in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.