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During an intense extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a base hit to right field, sealing a narrow victory for the Seattle Mariners over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Matchup

The Mariners pitcher, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to secure the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the pennant in a contest between franchise brethren. Game 1 is scheduled for the weekend in Toronto.

15th Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• JP Crawford initiated the bottom of the last inning with a line-drive single to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing runners on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder let the runner to advance.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter singled on a full count to end the game.

Key Runs and Defensive Performances

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

Seattle evened the score at 2-2 in the seventh on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams threatened multiple times in overtime, with the home team grounding into inning-ending double plays in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Duel

The Tigers' ace and the Mariners' starter engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

Skubal, 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 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 home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before allowing a early hit in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter homered on a fastball to hand the visitors the lead.

The starter lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on three hits with zero free passes and six strikeouts.

This victory marks a major milestone for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a spot in the World Series after a extended postseason absence.