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Through a gripping 15-inning clash, Jorge Polanco drove in the winning run with a base hit to right field, clinching a narrow victory for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Game

Luis Castillo, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to secure the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2001.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter initiated the bottom of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting players on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco connected on a full count to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's offense with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

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

Both teams posed a danger multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run came in the early going, when a two-base hit, theft, and deep out brought home a point for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a pitch to give the visitors the lead.

Kirby went over five frames and was responsible for one run on three hits with no walks and several K's.

The win marks a major achievement for the Mariners, who advance to battle for a spot in the championship after a extended playoff drought.