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In a dramatic 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to earn the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a showdown between franchise brethren. Game 1 is set for Sunday in Toronto.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the last inning with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing players on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let Crawford to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of the visitors' scoring with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Seattle evened the score at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams posed a danger multiple times in extra innings, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award favorite, gave up a single score on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He set a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score came in the early going, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to hand the visitors the lead.

The starter lasted over five frames and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

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