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During an intense extra-inning clash, the Mariners' infielder drove in the decisive score with a base hit to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 win for the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Decisive Plays in the Extended Game

Luis Castillo, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the major leagues, pitched one and one-third innings to secure the win, propelling his team to the AL Championship Series for the initial occasion in over two decades.

Seattle will now face the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion brethren. Game 1 is set for the weekend in Toronto.

Final Inning Game-Winning Sequence

• The leadoff hitter initiated the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to the outfield.
• Another batter was struck by a throw, placing runners on first and second.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed the runner to take third.
• Following an intentional walk, the batter connected on a full count to conclude the game.

Key Runs and Pitching Performances

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

Seattle evened the score at two runs apiece in the later inning on a substitute batter's RBI single.

Both teams threatened repeatedly in overtime, with the home team grounding into twin killings in both the later extra innings.

Opening Hurlers Battle

The Tigers' ace and George Kirby delivered a pitchers' duel in the opening frames.

The left-hander, a pitching honor contender, gave up one run on a couple of hits with no walks and double-digit K's over six innings. He set a postseason record with seven consecutive strikeouts.

His sole allowed score occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, stolen base, and sacrifice fly scored a run for the home side.

Kirby opened with shutout frames before surrendering a early hit in the sixth. After a pitching change, Carpenter went deep on a fastball to hand the visitors the lead.

The starter lasted over five frames and was charged with one run on a few hits with zero free passes and several K's.

This victory signifies a significant milestone for the Mariners, who move forward to battle for a place in the World Series after a long postseason absence.