George Springer Homer Sends Blue Jays to World Series First Time Since 1993

George Springer hit a pivotal three-run home run in the seventh inning of Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, propelling the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners and securing their first World Series appearance since 1993. Despite battling a knee injury sustained earlier in the series, Springer’s blast shifted momentum and energized both the team and fans at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays overcame a two-run deficit with runners on base, capitalizing on key plays including a sacrifice bunt by Andres Gimenez. Toronto's bullpen, with strong performances from Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt, and closer Jeff Hoffman, shut down Seattle’s offense in the final innings to preserve the win. Toronto will now host the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending champions, in the World Series starting Friday. Springer's heroics continue his October legacy and have etched his name in Blue Jays history, while Seattle's quest for its first pennant heartbreakingly ends once again.