đź”— Share this article Seattle Mariners Edge Tigers in Record-Breaking 15-Inning Showdown to Advance to First ALCS in 24 Years Through a gripping extra-inning battle, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a narrow victory for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS. Key Moments in the Marathon Matchup The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades. Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a contest between franchise counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home. 15th Inning Breakthrough The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the 15th with a sharp hit to the outfield. Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on first and second. After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let Crawford to take third. Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the game. Key Runs and Pitching Performances A Tigers hitter provided all of the visitors' scoring with a home run in the sixth inning. Seattle evened the score 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. Opening Hurlers Duel Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings. Skubal, a pitching honor favorite, allowed a single score on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts. The only run came in the early going, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the home side. Kirby opened with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a pitch to hand Detroit the lead. The starter lasted over five frames and was responsible for one run on a few hits with zero free passes and several K's. This victory signifies a major milestone for the Mariners, who move forward to compete for a place in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.