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In a dramatic 15-inning contest, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a single to right field, sealing a 3-2 victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion since 2001.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a showdown between franchise counterparts. The series opener is set for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• 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 runners on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed Crawford to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's offense with a two-run homer 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 threatened multiple times in extra innings, with the home team hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, gave up a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score came in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and deep out brought home a point for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

This victory signifies a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a spot in the championship after a long postseason absence.