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In a dramatic extra-inning contest, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a base hit to right field, clinching a narrow victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

Luis Castillo, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion since 2001.

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

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

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

Both teams posed a danger multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Duel

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, allowed one run on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score came in the early going, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and deep out brought home a run for the Mariners.

Kirby opened with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a fastball to give the visitors the advantage.

Kirby lasted five-plus innings and was charged with a single score on three hits with no walks and several K's.

The win signifies a significant milestone for the Mariners, who move forward to compete for a place in the World Series after a extended postseason absence.