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Through a gripping extra-inning contest, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a single to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 victory for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a contest between franchise counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco singled on a full count to conclude the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

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

Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in extra innings, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Duel

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award favorite, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

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

The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter went deep on a fastball to hand Detroit the advantage.

Kirby went five-plus innings and was charged with a single score on a few hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a spot in the championship after a long postseason absence.