🔗 Share this article Seattle Mariners Edge Detroit Tigers in Historic Extra-Inning Showdown to Move On to First ALCS in 24 Years In a dramatic 15-inning clash, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a narrow win for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the ALDS. Key Moments in the Marathon Game Luis Castillo, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw over an inning 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 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home. Final Inning Breakthrough The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field. Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, placing players on the bases. After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the outfielder let the runner to take third. Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to end the contest. Key Runs and Defensive Efforts Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the sixth inning. The Mariners evened the score at 2-2 in the seventh on a pinch hitter's RBI single. Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th. Starting Pitchers Battle Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings. Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a playoff mark with back-to-back K's. The only run occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the home side. Kirby began with shutout frames before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter went deep on a pitch to give the visitors the lead. Kirby went five-plus innings and was responsible for a single score on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts. The win marks a major achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a spot in the World Series after a long playoff drought.