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During an intense 15-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a single to right field, clinching a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a showdown between franchise brethren. The series opener is set for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing players on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

Kerry Carpenter provided all of Detroit's scoring with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

The Mariners evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams posed a danger repeatedly in extra innings, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Duel

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby delivered a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award favorite, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

The only run came in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and sacrifice fly scored a run 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, Carpenter homered on a pitch to hand the visitors the advantage.

Kirby lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

The win marks a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.