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During an intense 15-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a single to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, making his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to earn the win, propelling his team to the ALCS for the first time in over two decades.

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

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's scoring with a home run in the middle frames.

The Mariners tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Both teams threatened multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Duel

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up one run on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run came in the early going, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and deep out scored a point for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to give Detroit the lead.

Kirby went five-plus innings and was charged with a single score on three hits with no walks and several K's.

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