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During an intense extra-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder drove in the winning run with a single to right field, sealing a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Extended Matchup

Luis Castillo, delivering his first relief appearance in the big leagues, pitched over an inning 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 showdown between franchise counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the last inning with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on first and second.
• After a teammate made an out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a full count to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter accounted for all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the middle frames.

Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the seventh on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams threatened multiple times in overtime, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

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

The left-hander, a Cy Young Award contender, gave up a single score on a couple of hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run occurred in the early going, when a double, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a point for the Mariners.

The Mariners' pitcher began with shutout frames before allowing a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a bullpen move, the Tigers batter went deep on a pitch to give the visitors the lead.

The starter lasted over five frames and was charged with a single score on a few hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

The win marks a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a place in the championship after a long postseason absence.