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Through a gripping extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a single to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 victory for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a contest between franchise brethren. The series opener is scheduled for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

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 Cal Raleigh made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder allowed Crawford to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a full count to end the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

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

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Each squad threatened multiple times in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby engaged in a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, gave up one run on a couple of hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He set a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score occurred in the early going, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and deep out brought home a point for the home side.

Kirby began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to hand Detroit the advantage.

The starter lasted five-plus innings and was responsible for one run on three hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory signifies a significant milestone for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a place in the championship after a long playoff drought.