🔗 Share this article

Through a gripping 15-inning battle, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a single to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 win for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup

Luis Castillo, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to earn the victory, propelling his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

The Mariners will now face the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is set for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford initiated the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing players on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a throwing error by the outfielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a full count to end the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

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

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

Both teams threatened multiple times in extra innings, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Duel

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award favorite, gave up a single score on two hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run came in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a run for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to hand Detroit the advantage.

Kirby lasted over five frames and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

This victory signifies a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to compete for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.