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During an intense extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder delivered the decisive score with a single to right field, clinching a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad 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, threw one and one-third innings to earn the win, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion since 2001.

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a contest between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the bottom of the 15th with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, placing runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh flied out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder allowed Crawford to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a 3-2 pitch to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Efforts

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

Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the seventh on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Both teams threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the home team hitting into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, allowed a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

The only run came in the second inning, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher began with five scoreless innings before surrendering a early hit in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter homered on a pitch to give the visitors the advantage.

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

The win marks a significant milestone for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to compete for a spot in the championship after a extended playoff drought.