Just one win away from their first World Series appearance in franchise history, the Mariners will turn to their homegrown ace who has become a prominent face of the organization while embodying every aspect of their pitching philosophies.

Whether it takes nine innings or 15, as it did in the AL division series clincher, Gilbert and the Mariners will get their shot at the pennant on Sunday, taking a 3-2 lead into AL Championship Series Game 6. The winner of the best-of-seven series faces the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday.

Mariners' pitcher Logan Gilbert embraces his alter ego 'Walter' in ALDS vs. Tigers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Logan Gilbert is mild-mannered off the mound.

The Mariners had the chance to reach the World Series for the first time in their 48-year history yet could not overcome Logan Gilbert's continued postseason struggles.