Seattle Mariners Edge Detroit Tigers in Historic Extra-Inning Showdown to Advance to AL Championship Series in Over Two Decades

In a dramatic 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the winning run with a base hit to right field, clinching a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2001.

The Mariners will now face the Toronto for the championship in a showdown between franchise counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, placing runners on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a home run in the middle frames.

Seattle evened the score at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams posed a danger multiple times in extra innings, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby engaged in a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

Skubal, a pitching honor favorite, gave up one run on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

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

Kirby opened with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter homered on a pitch to hand Detroit the lead.

The starter went five-plus innings and was responsible for one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

This victory signifies a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a spot in the World Series after a long playoff drought.