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In a dramatic extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a base hit to right field, sealing a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, making his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to secure the victory, propelling his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

Seattle will now face the Toronto for the championship in a contest between 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, placing players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed Crawford to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

Kerry Carpenter provided all of the visitors' offense with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the later inning on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the Mariners.

Kirby began with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter lasted five-plus innings and was responsible for one run on a few hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

This victory marks a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.