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Springer's Heroics Lift Blue Jays to First World Series in 32 Years
21 Oct
Summary
- George Springer's 3-run homer in 7th inning secures Toronto's World Series berth
- Blue Jays defeat Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 to end 32-year championship drought
- Toronto to face defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series
On October 21st, 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first World Series appearance in 32 years with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7. The hero of the night was veteran outfielder George Springer, whose towering 3-run homer in the 7th inning erased a 3-1 deficit and propelled the Blue Jays to the championship series.
Springer's clutch hit capped off an emotional comeback for the Toronto franchise, which last reached the World Series in 1993. The Blue Jays will now face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-seven showdown for the Fall Classic, with Game 1 scheduled in Toronto this Friday.
Speaking after the game, an elated Springer told reporters, "I'm just so happy for our team, our city, our country. This is such an unbelievable moment." The veteran outfielder had battled through a knee injury earlier in the series but refused to let it stop him from delivering in the decisive Game 7. "It doesn't matter," he said. "I owe it to these fans, this city and this country to give them my all."
