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

In the wake of the 15-inning marathon that was Game 5 of the ALDS between the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers, the Mariners now only have one day off before starting the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco brought an end to a long winner-take-all Game 5, walking off the Detroit Tigers in 15 innings.

Our expert ALCS Game 1 predictions expext solid games from Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Kevin Gausman and Eugenio Suarez!

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In the due or die Game 5 of the ALDS against the Mariners, Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal etched his name into history.

Tarik Skubal struck out 13 and Kerry Carpenter hit a 2-run HR, but the Tigers lost to the Seattle Mariners, 3-2, in 15 innings.