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Mariners Advance to ALCS After Dramatic Polanco Walk-Off

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

mariners Advance After Dramatic 3-2 Victory Over Tigers in postseason Thriller

SEATTLE – The Seattle Mariners are‌ moving on in the postseason​ after a nail-biting ⁣3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers‍ on⁤ October‍ 10, 2025, at T-Mobile Park.A combination of clutch pitching, timely hitting, and​ historic ⁢performances propelled the Mariners to a hard-fought win, eliminating the Tigers from playoff contention. This marks the Mariners’ first postseason series win since 2001, igniting hope for a deep playoff run and​ bringing renewed excitement to a franchise long seeking October success.

the game was a back-and-forth affair, showcasing the⁢ resilience of both teams. DetroitS Tarik Skubal delivered a dominant performance, striking out 13‍ batters over six innings while allowing only⁢ one run. Though,the Tigers’ offense struggled to capitalize⁢ with runners in ⁢scoring position,leaving 10 runners ⁤stranded.⁤ Kerry Carpenter briefly gave Detroit the lead with a two-run home‍ run in the sixth off ⁢Gabe Speier, becoming the first player since Babe⁤ Ruth in 1926 to reach five bases and hit a home run in a decisive postseason game.

Seattle responded with a tying single from Leo Rivas in ⁤the seventh inning against Tyler Holton, marking ⁣rivas’ first ‍postseason hit and first career ⁢at-bat.⁤ The Mariners’‍ bullpen proved crucial,with⁣ Luis⁤ Castillo pitching 1 1/3 innings to earn the win in his first major league relief appearance,and⁤ Logan Gilbert throwing two scoreless innings in his first relief outing since ‍2017.

“We just ‌stay ready and wait ⁢for the moment. It will come. It was my moment,” Castillo said after the game.

Cal⁣ Raleigh emphasized the team’s collective effort, stating, “It was a very challenging night.Everyone put everything else aside and did everything for ​the team,including⁤ Logan and Luis.”

Despite the loss, Detroit manager AJ Hinch acknowledged the competitiveness of the game. “We had ⁢an remarkable game today‌ that,unfortunately,someone had to lose,and that someone was us,and ⁤it hurts.”

Key Stats:

* Detroit: Tarik skubal (6 IP, 1 R, 13 K), Kerry Carpenter (4 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI)
* Seattle: ​ Luis Castillo (1.1 IP,W),Logan Gilbert ‌(2 IP,0 R),Leo Rivas (1-for-1,RBI)

Individual Performances:

* Tigers: Gleyber Torres ​went 0-for-6,Javier Baez went 1-for-6 with one run​ scored.
* Mariners: Victor Robles went 1-for-4, Eugenio⁤ Suarez went‌ 0-for-6, and Polanco went 1-for-6 with one run and⁤ one RBI.

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