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In a dramatic extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder drove in the winning run with a base hit to right field, clinching a narrow victory for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to secure the victory, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a showdown between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is set for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter initiated the bottom of the last inning with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing runners on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let Crawford to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Performances

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

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

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in extra innings, with the Mariners grounding 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 Cy Young Award contender, allowed one run on two hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He set a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and deep out brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a pitch to give the visitors the lead.

The starter went over five frames 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 advance to compete for a place in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.