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In a dramatic extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a single to right field, clinching a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

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 first time in over two decades.

The Mariners will now face the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between 1977 expansion brethren. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, Polanco singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the contest.

Key Runs and Defensive Efforts

A Tigers hitter provided all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

Seattle evened the score at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Both teams threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Duel

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, allowed one run on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He set a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

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 Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter homered on a pitch to hand Detroit the advantage.

The starter went five-plus innings and was charged with one run on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory signifies a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a place in the World Series after a long postseason absence.