🔗 Share this article Seattle Mariners Outlast Detroit Tigers in Record-Breaking 15-Inning Showdown to Advance to First ALCS in Over Two Decades During an intense extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a single to right field, sealing a 3-2 win for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series. Decisive Plays in the Extended Game The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to secure the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time 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 Toronto. Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence The leadoff hitter initiated the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield. Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, putting players on the bases. After a teammate flied out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to advance. Following an intentional walk, Polanco connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest. Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's scoring with a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit. Each squad posed a danger multiple times in extra innings, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings. Starting Pitchers Duel 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 no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts. His sole allowed score came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and deep out brought home a run for the Mariners. The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a pitch to hand the visitors the lead. The starter went over five frames and was charged with a single score on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts. This victory signifies a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a place in the World Series after a long playoff drought.