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In a dramatic extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder drove in the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 win for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, making his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, threw over an inning to secure the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion since 2001.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a contest between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting players on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

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

The Mariners tied it at two runs apiece in the seventh on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad threatened multiple times in overtime, with the home team hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Duel

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby delivered a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up a single score on two hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run occurred in the early going, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and deep out brought home a run for the home side.

Kirby opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to give Detroit the lead.

The starter went over five frames and was charged with a single score on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory signifies a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a spot in the championship after a long postseason absence.