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During an intense 15-inning contest, Jorge Polanco drove in the winning run with a single to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 win for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw one and one-third innings to earn the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is set for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of the visitors' offense with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Seattle tied it at two runs apiece in the later inning on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Each squad threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, allowed a single score on two hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run occurred in the early going, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the home side.

Kirby began with five scoreless innings before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a pitch to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was charged with a single score on three hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory marks a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a place in the World Series after a long postseason absence.