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Blue Jays Win Game 7 to Reach First World Series Since 1993

Game 1 of the best-of-seven opens in Toronto on Friday against the defending champion Dodgers.

Overview

  • George Springer hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to clinch Toronto’s 4-3 win over Seattle in Game 7.
  • The outfielder said he played through knee pain and now has 23 postseason home runs, third all-time behind Manny Ramirez and Jose Altuve.
  • Toronto battled back from a 0-2 deficit in the ALCS and forced the decider with a 6-2 home win in Game 6.
  • Seattle remains the only MLB franchise yet to reach the World Series after letting a 3-1 series lead slip.
  • Los Angeles advanced by sweeping Milwaukee 4-0 and seeks the league’s first repeat championship since 2000.