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During an intense extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

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

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between franchise brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing players on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed Crawford to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Performances

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the middle frames.

The Mariners evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Duel

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

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, gave up a single score on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

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 surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a pitch to hand Detroit the lead.

The starter went five-plus innings and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

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