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During an intense 15-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to right field, clinching a 3-2 win for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup

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

The Mariners will now face the Blue Jays for the championship in a showdown between franchise counterparts. The series opener is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, placing runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter singled on a full count to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

Kerry Carpenter provided all of Detroit's offense with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Seattle tied it at two runs apiece in the seventh on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Each squad threatened multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Battle

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, gave up a single score on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

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

Kirby opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to hand the visitors the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was charged with one run on a few hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a place in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.