🔗 Share this article Seattle Mariners Outlast Detroit Tigers in Record-Breaking Extra-Inning Thriller to Move On to First ALCS in 24 Years During an intense extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series. Key Moments in the Marathon Matchup The Mariners pitcher, making his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001. Seattle will now face the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between franchise counterparts. The series opener is set for the weekend in Toronto. Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence JP Crawford started the bottom of the 15th with a sharp hit to the outfield. Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing players on the bases. After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed Crawford to advance. Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco singled on a full count to conclude the game. Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts A Tigers hitter accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a home run in the sixth inning. Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit. Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings. Starting Pitchers Duel The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames. Skubal, a pitching honor contender, allowed a single score on two hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts. The only run came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and deep out scored a point for the home side. The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter went deep on a fastball to give Detroit the lead. Kirby went over five frames and was responsible for one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts. This victory marks a significant milestone for the Mariners, who advance to compete for a spot in the World Series after a long postseason absence.