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During an intense extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a single to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Game

Luis Castillo, making his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, pitched over an inning to earn the victory, propelling his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

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

15th Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the 15th with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was struck by a throw, placing runners on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to end the game.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Performances

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

The Mariners tied it at two runs apiece in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams threatened repeatedly in overtime, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

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

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award contender, allowed one run 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 came in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to give the visitors the advantage.

Kirby lasted five-plus innings and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

This victory signifies a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a place in the championship after a extended postseason absence.