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Through a gripping extra-inning contest, Jorge Polanco drove in the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a narrow win for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

Luis Castillo, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to secure the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now face the Toronto for the championship in a showdown between franchise brethren. Game 1 is set for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting runners on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a full count to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

The Mariners tied it at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Each squad threatened 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 delivered a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up one run on a couple of hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score came in the early going, when a double, stolen base, and deep out scored a run for the home side.

Kirby began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a pitch to hand Detroit the advantage.

Kirby lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

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