The decision to pitch a game-weary Bazardo preceded Springer's home run that changed the outcome of the series and prompted some tough questions for Wilson.

The Seattle Mariners are headed to the ALCS. They needed a marathon to get there. Game 5 of the ALDS turned into a 15-inning show of endurance, with Seattle beating the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on a bases-loaded, walk-off hit from Jorge Polanco. They will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the next round, beginning Sunday in Canada.

The Mariners' Bryce Miller achieved a rare playoff feat after conceding a homer to the Blue Jays' George Springer in Game 1 on Sunday night.