Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3 — Springer’s clutch blast sends Toronto to first World Series since 1993
The Blue Jays punched their ticket to the Fall Classic for the first time in over three decades, rallying behind George Springer’s go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh to edge the Mariners 4–3 in Game 7 of the ALCS. The win capped Toronto’s comeback from a 3–2 series deficit and ignited celebrations across Canada as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named ALCS MVP.
🔑 Key Moments
The Mariners struck first when Josh Naylor singled home Julio Rodríguez in the opening frame.
Toronto answered immediately as Daulton Varsho lined an RBI single to center, scoring George Springer to tie it 1–1.
Julio Rodríguez restored Seattle’s lead with a third-inning solo homer, and Cal Raleigh added a solo shot in the fifth to make it 3–1.
In the bottom of the seventh, Addison Barger singled and Isiah Kiner-Falefa followed with another base hit before Andrés Giménez dropped down a sacrifice bunt to move both runners into scoring position.
Then came the moment of the night — George Springer turned on a 99 mph sinker from Eduard Bazardo and launched a three-run homer into the left-field seats, flipping a 3–1 deficit into a 4–3 Toronto lead.
The Blue Jays bullpen took it from there, with Chris Bassitt and Jeff Hoffman combining for two perfect innings to seal the pennant.
📊 Notable Stats
Toronto Blue Jays
George Springer: 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
Daulton Varsho: 2-for-4, RBI
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 1-for-4
Isiah Kiner-Falefa: 1-for-4, R
Shane Bieber: 3.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 5 K
Jeff Hoffman: 1.0 IP, 3 K, Save
Seattle Mariners
Julio Rodríguez: 2-for-5, HR, 2 R, RBI
Cal Raleigh: 1-for-3, HR, BB
Josh Naylor: 1-for-3, RBI, BB
George Kirby: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 K
Bryan Woo: 2.1 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB
Eduard Bazardo: 0.2 IP, HR allowed
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