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During an intense extra-inning contest, the Mariners' infielder drove in the winning run with a base hit to right field, clinching a 3-2 victory for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

Luis Castillo, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to secure the victory, sending his team to the ALCS for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now compete against the Blue Jays for the championship in a contest between 1977 expansion counterparts. The series opener is set for Sunday in the Blue Jays' home.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• The leadoff hitter started the final half of the last inning with a line-drive single to the outfield.
• Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, placing runners on the bases.
• After a teammate flied out, a fielding mistake by the outfielder allowed the runner to advance.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

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

The Mariners tied it at two runs apiece in the later inning on a substitute batter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad threatened multiple times in overtime, with the Mariners grounding into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Starting Pitchers Battle

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby delivered a low-scoring battle in the opening frames.

Skubal, a Cy Young Award favorite, allowed one run on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with back-to-back K's.

His sole allowed score came in the early going, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly brought home a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with shutout frames before surrendering a lead-off double in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a pitch to give Detroit the lead.

The starter lasted over five frames and was responsible for one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts.

The win signifies a major achievement for the Seattle franchise, who move forward to battle for a place in the championship after a extended postseason absence.