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During an intense extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a narrow win for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

Luis Castillo, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, threw over an inning to secure the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2001.

Seattle will now face the Blue Jays for the pennant in a showdown between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the outfielder let Crawford to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

Seattle tied it at two runs apiece in the later inning on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Both teams posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby delivered a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award favorite, gave up one run on two hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established 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 Mariners.

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

Kirby went over five frames and was responsible for a single score on three hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a spot in the World Series after a long postseason absence.