Mariners Triumph Over Tigers in Record-Setting 15-Inning ALDS Game 5
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers in a historic 15-inning ALDS Game 5, advancing to face the Blue Jays in the AL Championship Series after the longest winner-take-all postseason game in MLB history.
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Overview
- The Seattle Mariners secured a victory against the Detroit Tigers in a marathon 15-inning game, clinching their spot in the AL Championship Series.
- This decisive ALDS Game 5 between the Mariners and Tigers set a new MLB record as the longest winner-take-all postseason game ever played.
- Following their win, the Seattle Mariners are now set to face the Blue Jays in the upcoming American League Championship Series.
- Luis Castillo earned his first major league relief win, playing a crucial role in the Mariners' extended victory over the Tigers.
- Detroit's Tarik Skubal delivered a stellar performance, striking out 13 batters over six innings, but his efforts were ultimately overshadowed by the Mariners' 15-inning triumph.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally. They focus on factual reporting of the game's events, key plays, and statistics without injecting overt editorial bias. Both teams' efforts and struggles are presented balanced, using standard sports terminology to describe the intense competition and outcome of the longest winner-take-all postseason game.
"Yet the Mariners experienced the ultimate fulfillment by the end."
USA TODAY"Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory Friday night in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history."
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The game set a new MLB record as the longest winner-take-all postseason game ever played.
Luis Castillo earned his first major league relief win, playing a crucial role in the Mariners' extended victory.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal struck out 13 batters over six innings and set a Major League Postseason record by striking out seven consecutive batters.
The Seattle Mariners won the 15-inning game 3-2 and will now face the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series.
The Mariners loaded the bases in the 15th inning and sent the winning run home on a single to right field by Polanco.
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