The Toronto Blue Jays scripted history by reaching their first World Series since 1993 after a thrilling comeback win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. The only Canadian team in Major League Baseball overturned the deficit to claim the best-of-seven series 4-3 and book a date with defending champions Los Angeles Dodgers in the grand finale.
Springer delivers when it matters most
Veteran outfielder George Springer produced the defining moment of the contest, smashing a three-run homer in the seventh inning to turn a tense battle into Toronto’s triumph. The 34-year-old, who previously lifted the World Series with Houston in 2017, now has 23 postseason home runs—third on the all-time list behind legends Manny Ramirez and Jose Altuve.
‘This is for our city and our country’
An emotional Springer dedicated the win to fans across Canada. “I’m just so happy for our team, our city, our country,” he said. “This is an unbelievable moment.” Manager John Schneider lauded Springer’s clutch performance, calling him “the man built for October.”
Mariners fall short again
Seattle, who led the series 2-0 and 3-2, missed out on their first-ever World Series appearance. Manager Dan Wilson admitted the defeat “will sting,” but praised his team’s fighting spirit throughout the campaign.
Eyes on the ‘Fall Classic’
The Blue Jays, champions in 1992 and 1993, will host the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday at the Rogers Centre. With their blend of experience and youthful energy, Toronto will look to end its three-decade-long wait for baseball’s ultimate prize.
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