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Through a gripping extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a narrow victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

Luis Castillo, making his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, threw over an inning to earn the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the first time in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a contest between franchise counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

Final 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 made an out, a fielding mistake by the center fielder let Crawford to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Defensive Performances

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the seventh on a pinch hitter's RBI single.

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Battle

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter engaged in a pitchers' duel in the early innings.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award contender, allowed one run on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and deep out scored a run for the home side.

Kirby began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter went deep on a fastball to give the visitors the advantage.

Kirby went five-plus innings and was charged with one run on three hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to compete for a place in the World Series after a extended playoff drought.