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Hoffman Shuts Down Mariners, Propels Toronto to World Series Berth
21 Oct
Summary
- Hoffman secures save with 3 strikeouts in 9th inning
- Helps Toronto advance to World Series after 4-3 win
- Dominant performance, allowing just 1 hit and 1 walk in 5 innings
On October 21st, 2025, closer Hoffman delivered a clutch performance to help the Toronto Blue Jays advance to the World Series. In the decisive Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, Hoffman entered the game in the ninth inning with Toronto clinging to a 4-3 lead.
Hoffman wasted no time, striking out the side on just 14 pitches to slam the door on the Mariners' comeback bid. He fanned Leo Rivas, Dominic Canzone, and Julio Rodriguez in order to secure the save and send Toronto to the World Series.
Hoffman's dominant outing capped off an impressive ALCS for the veteran reliever. Over five innings of work, he allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out 10 batters. His stellar performance was a key factor in Toronto's series victory and their first trip to the World Series since 2015.
