Seattle Mariners Outlast Detroit Tigers in Historic Extra-Inning Thriller to Move On to AL Championship Series in 24 Years

Through a gripping extra-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw one and one-third innings to secure the victory, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is set for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing players on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

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

Seattle evened the score at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad threatened repeatedly in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award favorite, gave up a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a pitch to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

The win signifies a major achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a place in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.