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Through a gripping 15-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a single to right field, clinching a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Marathon Matchup

Luis Castillo, making his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to secure the victory, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

The Mariners will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a showdown between franchise brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford initiated 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 let the runner to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a full count to end the game.

Key Runs and Defensive Efforts

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of the visitors' scoring with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

The Mariners evened the score at 2-2 in the later inning on a substitute batter's RBI single.

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

Opening Hurlers Duel

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby engaged in a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

Skubal, a pitching honor favorite, allowed one run on two hits with zero bases on balls and double-digit K's over six innings. He set a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the Mariners.

Kirby began with five scoreless innings before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to hand the visitors the lead.

The starter went five-plus innings and was responsible for one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

The win marks a significant achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to compete for a place in the championship after a extended postseason absence.