Seattle Mariners Outlast Detroit Tigers in Record-Breaking Extra-Inning Thriller to Move On to AL Championship Series in Over Two Decades

In a dramatic 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a single to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to earn the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a showdown between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's offense with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

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

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

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter engaged in a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, allowed one run on two hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score occurred in the early going, when a two-base hit, theft, and deep out scored a run for the Mariners.

Kirby began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter went deep on a fastball to give the visitors the lead.

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

The win signifies a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a place in the World Series after a extended postseason absence.