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Springer’s Seventh-Inning Blast Lifts Blue Jays Into First World Series Since 1993

Toronto opens the World Series at home against the defending‑champion Dodgers on Friday.

Overview

  • Toronto beat Seattle 4-3 in ALCS Game 7, overturning a 3-1 deficit on George Springer's three-run homer in the seventh off Eduard Bazardo.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. earned ALCS MVP honors after hitting .385 with three home runs across the seven-game series.
  • Game 1 is Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre, with Game 2 Saturday, and FOX will broadcast the series with streaming on services that carry FOX such as Fubo.
  • The Blue Jays secured home‑field advantage for the World Series by finishing the regular season with a higher winning percentage than the Dodgers.
  • Seattle's late-inning bullpen choice was questioned after the loss, and the Mariners' wait for a first World Series berth extends to a 49th season.