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During an intense extra-inning battle, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a single to the outfield, clinching a narrow victory for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Marathon Matchup

Luis Castillo, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a contest between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is set for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, placing players on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the outfielder allowed the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a full count to end the contest.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

Kerry Carpenter provided all of the visitors' scoring with a home run in the sixth inning.

The Mariners evened the score at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up one run on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He established a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a double, theft, and deep out brought home a point for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a pitch to give Detroit the advantage.

Kirby lasted five-plus innings and was responsible for one run on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

The win signifies a significant achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to compete for a spot in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.