Blue Jays Defeat Mariners 4-3 in ALCS Game 7 Ending Seattle's World Series Bid

The Seattle Mariners suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the 2025 American League Championship Series, falling just short of their first-ever World Series appearance. The Mariners had a 3-1 lead entering the seventh inning, but a pivotal three-run homer by Blue Jays' George Springer turned the game around, resulting in a 4-3 victory for Toronto. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who hit a historic 65 home runs across the regular season and postseason—a new American League record—was visibly emotional and called the season a "failure" despite the team's overall strong performance. Raleigh expressed deep disappointment, emphasizing that the team's standard was to reach and win the World Series, making the loss particularly painful. The Mariners, still young and talented with key players like Julio Rodriguez, have reasons for optimism, but the missed opportunity leaves a lasting sting. The Blue Jays will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the upcoming World Series, while the Mariners face a difficult offseason after their near breakthrough.