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In a dramatic extra-inning clash, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 win for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched over an inning to secure the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now face the Toronto for the championship in a showdown between franchise counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the bottom of the 15th with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, putting runners on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder allowed Crawford to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Efforts

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

Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the seventh on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger multiple times in overtime, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Duel

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

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, allowed a single score on two hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score came in the early going, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the sixth. After a bullpen move, Carpenter homered on a fastball to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

The win marks a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to compete for a place in the championship after a extended playoff drought.