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During an intense 15-inning clash, Jorge Polanco drove in the winning run with a single to the outfield, sealing a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to secure the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001.

The Mariners will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is set for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting players on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco singled on a full count to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of Detroit's offense with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Seattle evened the score at 2-2 in the seventh on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad threatened repeatedly in overtime, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award contender, allowed a single score on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a postseason record 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 run for the Mariners.

Kirby began with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a fastball to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and several K's.

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