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In a dramatic extra-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a single to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, making his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a contest between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter initiated the bottom of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch 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 sixth inning.

The Mariners evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad threatened multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

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

Skubal, a pitching honor favorite, gave up a single score on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

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

The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter lasted five-plus innings and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and several K's.

The win marks a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a place in the World Series after a long playoff drought.