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Through a gripping 15-inning battle, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a base hit to right field, sealing a 3-2 win for the home team over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw over an inning to earn the win, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001.

Seattle will now face the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between franchise brethren. Game 1 is set for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

A Tigers hitter provided all of the visitors' offense with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

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

Both teams posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Battle

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, allowed one run on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a double, theft, and deep out brought home a point for the Mariners.

Kirby began with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter went deep on a fastball to hand the visitors the advantage.

The starter lasted over five frames and was charged with a single score on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a spot in the World Series after a long playoff drought.