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In a dramatic 15-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a narrow victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to earn the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a showdown between franchise brethren. The series opener is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the last inning with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder allowed Crawford to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

The Mariners tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Battle

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby engaged in a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award favorite, allowed a single score on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He set a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a run for the home side.

Kirby opened with shutout frames before surrendering a early hit in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to hand Detroit the advantage.

The starter went five-plus innings and was charged with a single score on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Mariners, who advance to compete for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.