It took 15 innings in the decisive Game 5 against the Detroit Tigers for the Seattle Mariners to secure their first trip to the American League Championship Series in 24 years.

Still seeking the first pennant in team history, the Mariners are headed to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

I know we played a long game, but this team never gives up. I know there is a lot of emotion but we always try and keep it simple and just try and go out there and play.” Polanco’s single may be the moment that fans will still be talking about in 20 years,

Far from flawless, the Mariners are still in these MLB playoffs because they just refuse to stop.

In what became a battle of two teams that refused to lose, it was only fitting that the American League Division Series would be a fight to the bitter end. The

With one swing of the bat, Jorge Polanco ended a 15-inning marathon of an ALDS game that had all the drama, eliminating the Detroit Tigers and sending the Seattle Mariners to their first ALCS since 2001.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has turned in a dominant performance in Game 5 of the team’s AL Division Series against the Seattle Mariners