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During an intense extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a single to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Game

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to earn the win, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2001.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on the bases.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Efforts

Kerry Carpenter provided all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

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

Each squad threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

The left-hander, a pitching honor 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.

The only run came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to give the visitors the advantage.

The starter went over five frames and was responsible for one run on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

This victory signifies a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to compete for a spot in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.