The Toronto Blue Jays have clinched a spot in the World Series after George Springer’s impressive three-run home run secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.
This monumental win propels the Blue Jays to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the upcoming MLB championship series. The last time Toronto made it to the World Series was in 1993 when they achieved back-to-back titles.
The game saw an early lead for Seattle as Josh Naylor scored with an RBI single in the first inning. However, Toronto quickly responded with Dalton Varsho bringing in George Springer with a single in the same inning.
The Mariners fought back with solo home runs from Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh in the third and fifth innings respectively. But it was George Springer’s heroics with a three-run homer in the 7th inning that ultimately sealed the victory for the Blue Jays.
Despite a shaky start by starting pitcher Shane Bieber, Toronto’s bullpen stepped up with remarkable performances from Louis Varland, Seranthony Dominguez, Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt, and Jeff Hoffman to secure the win.
The World Series will kick off on Friday with Game 1, promising an exciting showdown between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers. Manager John Schneider expressed his gratitude to the fans and the country for their unwavering support in this historic moment.
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