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In a dramatic 15-inning contest, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a single to the outfield, clinching a narrow win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to secure the victory, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001.

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

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the final half 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 Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter singled on a full count to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

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

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

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

Opening Hurlers Duel

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

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, gave up a single score on two hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score came in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a run for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to give Detroit the advantage.

Kirby lasted over five frames and was charged with a single score on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

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