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During an intense 15-inning battle, the Mariners' infielder delivered the winning run with a single to the outfield, sealing a 3-2 win for the home team over the visiting squad in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

Luis Castillo, delivering his first relief appearance in the major leagues, pitched over an inning to earn the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion since 2001.

The Mariners 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.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the bottom of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, putting players on first and second.
• After a teammate flied out, a throwing error by the center fielder let the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter singled on a full count to end the contest.

Scoring Highlights and Pitching Performances

A Tigers hitter provided all of Detroit's offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the later inning on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Each squad posed a danger repeatedly in overtime, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Starting Pitchers Battle

Tarik Skubal and the Mariners' starter engaged in a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

Skubal, a pitching honor contender, gave up a single score on two hits with no walks and 13 strikeouts over multiple frames. He established a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run came in the second inning, when a double, theft, and deep out scored a run for the home side.

The Mariners' pitcher opened with five scoreless innings before surrendering a lead-off double in the middle inning. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to give the visitors the lead.

The starter lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Seattle franchise, who advance to battle for a spot in the championship after a long postseason absence.