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In a dramatic extra-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder delivered 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 ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the major leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the win, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, putting players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's scoring with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

The Mariners evened the score at 2-2 in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams threatened multiple times in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award favorite, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run occurred in the early going, when a double, theft, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter went deep on a pitch to give the visitors the lead.

Kirby went over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

This victory signifies a significant milestone for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a spot in the World Series after a long postseason absence.