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In a dramatic extra-inning contest, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a single to right field, clinching a narrow win for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, placing runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to conclude the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

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

Each squad threatened multiple times in extra innings, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, gave up a single score on two hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter went deep on a pitch to hand the visitors the advantage.

The starter went five-plus innings and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

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