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During an intense 15-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a single to right field, sealing a 3-2 victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

Luis Castillo, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the win, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now face the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is set for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing runners on first and second.
• After a teammate flied out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of the visitors' scoring with a home run in the sixth inning.

The Mariners tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in extra innings, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Duel

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

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up a single score on two hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over six innings. He established a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

The only run occurred in the early going, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a run for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter homered on a fastball to give the visitors the advantage.

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

This victory signifies a major achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a spot in the World Series after a long postseason absence.