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During an intense 15-inning clash, Jorge Polanco drove in the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw one and one-third innings to earn the victory, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001.

The Mariners will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a showdown between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the last inning with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, placing players on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Key Runs and Defensive Efforts

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a home run in the middle frames.

The Mariners evened the score at two runs apiece in the later inning on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in extra innings, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, gave up a single score on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and deep out scored a point for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a early hit in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a pitch to hand the visitors the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

The win signifies a significant achievement for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a spot in the championship after a extended playoff drought.