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During an intense extra-inning contest, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a base hit to right field, clinching a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Matchup

Luis Castillo, making his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, pitched over an inning to earn the victory, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a contest between franchise brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter initiated the bottom 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 a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a full count to conclude the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Performances

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

Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Both teams posed a danger multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Battle

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby delivered a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award 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 occurred in the early going, when a double, theft, and deep out brought home a run for the home side.

Kirby opened with shutout frames before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter went deep on a pitch to hand Detroit the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was responsible for one run on three hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to compete for a spot in the championship after a extended playoff drought.