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During an intense 15-inning clash, Jorge Polanco drove in the winning run with a single to the outfield, sealing a narrow victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to earn the win, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2001.

The Mariners will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a showdown between franchise counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford started the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a full count to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

The Mariners evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Both teams threatened multiple times in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby engaged in a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award favorite, allowed a single score on two hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and deep out brought home a point for the home side.

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

Kirby lasted over five frames and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

The win signifies a significant milestone for the Mariners, who move forward to compete for a place in the championship after a extended postseason absence.