Seattle Mariners Outlast Detroit Tigers in Historic 15-Inning Thriller to Move On to AL Championship Series in Over Two Decades

Through a gripping 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a showdown between franchise brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the last inning with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed Crawford to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco connected on a full count to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

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

The Mariners tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award contender, allowed one run on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He set a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

The only run came in the early going, when a double, theft, and deep out scored a point for the Mariners.

Kirby opened with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter went deep on a pitch to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter lasted five-plus innings and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

The win marks a major achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a place in the championship after a long playoff drought.