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In a dramatic extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a single to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw over an inning to secure the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion since 2001.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays 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 started the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting players on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let Crawford to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

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

The Mariners tied it at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's RBI single.

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

Starting Pitchers Battle

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby engaged in a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award favorite, gave up a single score on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

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

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter homered on a pitch to give Detroit the advantage.

The starter lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on a few hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory signifies a significant achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a spot in the World Series after a long postseason absence.