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In a dramatic 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the winning run with a base hit to right field, sealing a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the major leagues, threw over an inning to earn the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now face the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between franchise brethren. The series opener is set for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing players on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder allowed the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a home run in the middle frames.

The Mariners evened the score at two runs apiece in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby engaged in a pitchers' duel 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 six innings. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

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

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a pitch to give Detroit the lead.

The starter went five-plus innings 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 advance to compete for a place in the championship after a extended postseason absence.