Seattle Mariners Outlast Detroit Tigers in Historic 15-Inning Showdown to Move On to AL Championship Series in Over Two Decades

During an intense 15-inning clash, Jorge Polanco delivered the winning run with a single to the outfield, clinching a narrow victory for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, threw over an inning to earn the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now face the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the 15th with a sharp hit to right field.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, placing runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the outfielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, Polanco connected on a full count to conclude the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

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

Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

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

Starting Pitchers Duel

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

Skubal, a Cy Young Award favorite, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with zero bases on balls and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He set a postseason record with back-to-back K's.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and deep out brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a early hit in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter homered on a pitch to give the visitors the lead.

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

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Mariners, who move forward to compete for a spot in the championship after a long postseason absence.