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In a dramatic extra-inning clash, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a base hit to right field, clinching a 3-2 win for the home team over the visiting squad 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, threw 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 face the Blue Jays for the championship in a contest between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, putting runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder allowed the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to end the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

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

Seattle evened the score at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Each squad threatened multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

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 a single score on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run came in the second inning, when a double, theft, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the Mariners.

Kirby opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter homered on a pitch to hand Detroit the lead.

The starter lasted five-plus innings and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

The win marks a significant achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a place in the championship after a extended playoff drought.