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In a dramatic 15-inning battle, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a single to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

Luis Castillo, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to secure the victory, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001.

Seattle will now face the Toronto for the championship in a showdown between franchise brethren. Game 1 is set for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford initiated the bottom of the last inning with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let Crawford to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's scoring with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

The Mariners tied it at two runs apiece in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Duel

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

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

The only run came in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and deep out brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a pitch to hand the visitors the advantage.

Kirby went over five frames and was charged with a single score on a few hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

The win marks a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a spot in the championship after a extended playoff drought.