🔗 Share this article Mariners Edge Detroit Tigers in Historic Extra-Inning Showdown to Advance to AL Championship Series in Over Two Decades In a dramatic extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to right field, clinching a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS. Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001. Seattle will now face the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between franchise brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home. Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the last inning with a line-drive single to the outfield. Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, putting players on the bases. After a teammate flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to take third. Following an intentional walk, Polanco singled on a full count to end the contest. Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances Kerry Carpenter provided all of Detroit's offense with a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Seattle evened the score at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's RBI single. Each squad threatened multiple times in extra innings, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th. Opening Hurlers Duel Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the early innings. The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, allowed one run on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts. The only run came in the early going, when a two-base hit, theft, and deep out brought home a point for the Mariners. Kirby began with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to hand Detroit the advantage. Kirby went over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts. This victory signifies a major milestone for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a place in the World Series after a long playoff drought.