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In a dramatic extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a single to right field, clinching a 3-2 victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Game

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

Seattle will now face the Toronto for the championship in a showdown between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is set for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the last inning with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting runners on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder allowed Crawford to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco connected on a full count to end the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a home run in the middle frames.

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Duel

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

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, allowed one run on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run came in the early going, when a two-base hit, theft, and sacrifice fly scored a run for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher began with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to hand the visitors the lead.

The starter went five-plus innings and was charged with one run on a few hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory marks a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a spot in the World Series after a extended postseason absence.