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During an intense extra-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a single to the outfield, sealing a narrow win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Marathon Matchup

Luis Castillo, making his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw over an inning to secure the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion since 2001.

The Mariners will now compete against the Toronto for the championship in a contest between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the last inning with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing players on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a throwing error by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a full count to end the game.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

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

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad threatened multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby delivered a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, gave up a single score on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score came in the early going, when a double, stolen base, and deep out brought home a point for the home side.

Kirby opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter went deep on a fastball to give Detroit the advantage.

Kirby 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 marks a major milestone for the Mariners, who move forward to compete for a spot in the championship after a extended playoff drought.