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In a dramatic extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to right field, clinching a 3-2 win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup

Luis Castillo, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to earn the win, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time in over two decades.

Seattle will now face the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let Crawford to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a full count to end the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of the visitors' scoring with a home run in the sixth inning.

The Mariners tied it at two runs apiece in the later inning on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Both teams posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Duel

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, gave up one run on two hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

The only run came in the second inning, when a double, theft, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the Mariners.

Kirby began with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was responsible for one run on three hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory marks a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a spot in the championship after a long postseason absence.