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Through a gripping extra-inning clash, Jorge Polanco drove in the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Game

Luis Castillo, making his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw over an inning to earn the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the first time in over two decades.

Seattle will now face the Toronto for the championship in a contest between 1977 expansion brethren. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing players on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco singled on a full count to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

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

Both teams posed a danger repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby engaged in a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, gave up a single score on two 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, theft, and deep out brought home a point for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to hand Detroit the advantage.

Kirby went five-plus innings and was charged with one run on a few hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

This victory marks a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a spot in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.