The eyes of the baseball world were on ALDS Game 5 between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers . The Tigers forced Game 5 with a big offensive outburst at Comerica Park in Game 4. However, the deciding game was much more tame, with the contest going well into extra innings. Finally, and mercifully, Jorge Polanco ended the proceedings.

The Tigers turned to veteran Tommy Kahnle in the bottom of the 15th inning. He allowed a single and hit a batter before getting Cal Raleigh to line out. Julio Rodriguez was intentionally walked, allowing Polanco to come up to hit . On a 3-2 pitch, the Mariners star sent Detroit home for the winter. Expand Tweet

The Tigers looked the part of a World Series contender during the regular season. In fact, they once held a lead of 15.5 games in the Ame

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