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During an intense extra-inning battle, Jorge Polanco drove in the winning run with a base hit to right field, sealing a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

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

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between franchise brethren. The series opener is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, putting players on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder let Crawford to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco singled on a full count to end the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of the visitors' scoring with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the later inning on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

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

Opening Hurlers Battle

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

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, allowed one run on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and deep out brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher began with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter went deep on a pitch to hand the visitors the lead.

The starter lasted five-plus innings and was charged with a single score on three hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory signifies a significant achievement for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.