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During an intense 15-inning battle, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a base hit to right field, sealing a 3-2 victory for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched over an inning to secure the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

The Mariners will now face the Toronto for the championship in a contest between franchise brethren. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing players on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed Crawford to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a full count to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Performances

Kerry Carpenter provided all of the visitors' scoring with a two-run homer in the middle frames.

Seattle evened the score at 2-2 in the seventh on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Both teams threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the Mariners grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Battle

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

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, gave up a single score on a couple of 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, stolen base, and deep out scored a run for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to give Detroit the lead.

The starter went five-plus innings and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory marks a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to compete for a spot in the World Series after a extended postseason absence.