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In a dramatic 15-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 victory for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched over an inning 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 pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is set for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford initiated the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of Detroit's offense with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

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

Both teams threatened repeatedly in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter engaged in a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award favorite, gave up one run on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

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

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

Kirby lasted over five frames and was responsible for a single score on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

The win signifies a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a place in the World Series after a long playoff drought.