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In a dramatic extra-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a single to the outfield, sealing a narrow win for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw one and one-third innings to earn the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

The Mariners will now face the Toronto for the pennant in a contest between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, putting runners on first and second.
• After a teammate flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to conclude the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

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

Seattle tied it at two runs apiece in the seventh on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams threatened multiple times in overtime, with the home team hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Battle

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, allowed 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.

The only run came in the early going, when a two-base hit, theft, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the Mariners.

Kirby began with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to give Detroit the advantage.

Kirby went over five frames and was responsible for one run on a few hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

The win marks a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a spot in the championship after a long postseason absence.