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In a dramatic extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a base hit to right field, clinching a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his initial bullpen outing in the major 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 face the Blue Jays for the championship in a showdown between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is set for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford initiated the final half of the last inning with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting runners on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

Kerry Carpenter provided all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

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

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Duel

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

Skubal, a pitching honor favorite, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score came in the early going, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before allowing a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a pitch to give Detroit the lead.

Kirby went five-plus innings and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

This victory signifies a major achievement for the Mariners, who advance to compete for a place in the championship after a extended playoff drought.