Mariners qualify for ALCS after thrilling win over Tigers in 15 innings

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-2 after 15 innings, securing the team's first qualification since 2001 to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) in MLB.
The game lasted four hours and 58 minutes, featuring 15 pitchers, including two starters making their debut as relief pitchers, in front of 47,025 spectators at T-Mobile Park.

Highlights of the game

The Mariners scored the first run in the second inning.

In the sixth inning, Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run home run to give the Tigers the lead, but Leo Rivas tied it up after Tarik Skubal left the game.

The game remained tied for long hours, with outstanding performances from the relief pitchers of both teams.


The decisive moment

In the fifteenth inning, Jorge Polanco hit a crucial hit to end the game with a 3-2 victory for the Mariners, marking their first extra-inning playoff win since 1995, amidst massive celebrations from the fans.