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Through a gripping 15-inning clash, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a single to right field, clinching a 3-2 victory for the home team 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 major leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, placing players on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a full count to conclude the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Efforts

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

The Mariners tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

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

Starting Pitchers Battle

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 one run on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score came in the early going, when a double, theft, and sacrifice fly brought home a run for the Mariners.

Kirby began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a fastball to give the visitors the lead.

The starter went five-plus innings and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory marks a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to compete for a place in the championship after a long postseason absence.