🔗 Share this article Mariners Defeat Detroit Tigers in Record-Breaking 15-Inning Showdown to Advance to First ALCS in 24 Years Through a gripping extra-inning clash, Jorge Polanco drove in the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS. Key Moments in the Marathon Matchup The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to earn the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time since 2001. Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between franchise counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto. 15th Inning Breakthrough JP Crawford initiated the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to right field. Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, putting players on the bases. After Cal Raleigh flied out, a throwing error by the outfielder let the runner to take third. Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the game. Key Runs and Pitching Efforts Kerry Carpenter provided all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the middle frames. Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit. Each squad threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team hitting into twin killings in both the later extra innings. Starting Pitchers Duel The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings. The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, gave up one run on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over six innings. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts. His sole allowed score occurred in the early going, when a two-base hit, theft, and deep out brought home a point for the home side. The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to give the visitors the lead. The starter went over five frames and was charged with one run on a few hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts. The win marks a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a spot in the championship after a long postseason absence.