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During an intense extra-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder drove in the winning run with a base hit to right field, sealing a 3-2 victory for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings 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 franchise brethren. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, putting players on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter provided all of the visitors' scoring with a home run in the sixth inning.

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

Both teams threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter engaged in 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 six innings. He set a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

The only run occurred in the early going, when a double, stolen base, and deep out brought home a run for the home side.

Kirby began with shutout frames before surrendering a early hit in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter homered on a fastball to hand the visitors the lead.

The starter went over five frames 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 Mariners, who move forward to battle for a place in the World Series after a extended postseason absence.