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Through a gripping 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to right field, sealing a 3-2 win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, making his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, threw over an inning to earn the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder allowed the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to end the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of the visitors' offense with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

The Mariners evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

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

The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, allowed one run on a couple of hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

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

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter homered on a pitch to hand the visitors the advantage.

The starter lasted five-plus innings and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory signifies a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.