Mariners Advance to ALCS After Historic Win
The Seattle Mariners have advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after outlasting the Detroit Tigers in a 15-inning marathon game, winning 3-2.
Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, securing the victory for the Mariners. This win marks the longest winner-take-all post-season game in baseball history.
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 post-season game in baseball history.
Next Matchup
The Mariners will face the Toronto Blue Jays, their expansion cousins from 1977, in a best-of-seven ALCS starting late Sunday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. Seattle had a challenging season series against Toronto, losing four of their six games.
Author's summary: Mariners win historic game against Tigers.
- Mariners advance to ALCS
- Longest winner-take-all post-season game in baseball history
- Face Toronto Blue Jays in ALCS