Seattle Mariners Outlast Tigers in Record-Breaking Extra-Inning Showdown to Advance to AL Championship Series in Over Two Decades

In a dramatic extra-inning battle, Jorge Polanco drove in the winning run with a base hit to right field, sealing a narrow victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a contest between franchise counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the bottom of the last inning with a line-drive single to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, placing runners on first and second.
• After a teammate flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

Kerry Carpenter provided all of Detroit's scoring with a home run in the middle frames.

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

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award contender, allowed one run on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over six innings. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and deep out scored a run for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to hand Detroit the advantage.

Kirby went over five frames and was responsible for one run on three hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory signifies a significant achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a place in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.