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In a dramatic extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a narrow win for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

Luis Castillo, making his first relief appearance in the big 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 championship in a contest between franchise brethren. Game 1 is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the last inning with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder let Crawford to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Efforts

Kerry Carpenter provided all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the middle frames.

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the Mariners hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby engaged in a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

Skubal, a pitching honor favorite, allowed one run 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 early going, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and deep out scored a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher began with five scoreless innings before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to give Detroit the lead.

The starter lasted over five frames and was responsible for a single score on three hits with zero free passes and several K's.

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