Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco sent his team with the American League Championship Series with a 15th inning single against the Detroit Tigers. Then, in Game 1 of the ALCS, Polanco came up clutch again.

In the sixth and eighth innings, Polanco drove in a run with a single. With the Mariners winning 3-1 , the two RBIs proved to be crucial.

For Mariners captain Cal Raleigh , he fully knew the potential that Polanco possessed. The true key was simply getting healthy , via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network.

“He's been so clutch for us, the whole last month and into the playoffs,” Raleigh said. “He's been what we really needed. It makes a difference when you're healthy.” Article Continues Below

Seattle acquired Polanco from the Minnesota Twins prior to the 2024 season. He wa

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