🔗 Share this article

During an intense extra-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a single to right field, clinching a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, making his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched over an inning to secure the win, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001.

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

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• 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 made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder allowed the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a home run in the sixth inning.

Seattle tied it 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

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

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, allowed one run on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

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

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a pitch to give Detroit the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was charged with a single score on a few hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory signifies a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a spot in the championship after a long playoff drought.