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In a dramatic 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a single to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup

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

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, putting runners on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder allowed the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco singled on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Performances

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

Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Each squad threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

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

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, gave up one run on two hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to hand Detroit the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was charged with one run on a few hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Mariners, who advance to battle for a place in the championship after a long playoff drought.