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Through a gripping extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a narrow victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched over an inning to secure the win, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2001.

Seattle will now face the Blue Jays for the championship in a showdown between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, placing players on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder allowed the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a full count to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

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

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

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Duel

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby delivered a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and deep out scored 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, the Tigers batter homered on a pitch to hand Detroit the lead.

Kirby went over five frames and was charged with a single score on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

This victory marks a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a place in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.