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During an intense 15-inning battle, Jorge Polanco delivered the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a narrow win for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup

Luis Castillo, making his first relief appearance in the major leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, 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 contest between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the last inning with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing runners on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter provided all of the visitors' scoring with a home run in the sixth inning.

Seattle tied it at two runs apiece in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams posed a danger multiple times in extra innings, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Duel

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

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, allowed one run on two hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over six innings. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score came in the second inning, when a double, theft, and deep out brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter homered on a fastball to give the visitors the advantage.

Kirby lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on a few hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory marks a major achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to compete for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.