Toronto Blue Jays Claim World Series Matchup Versus Los Angeles Dodgers

Toronto's Blue Jays reached their maiden Fall Classic following 1993 by defeating the Mariners in the decisive game seven of the American League Championship Series.

Down 3-1, the star outfielder smashed a three-run home run in the seventh frame, guiding the Toronto squad in MLB to a 4-3 series win in the best-of-seven series. They will now face the defending champions, who are the reigning title, in the anticipated championship.

"I'm just so happy for this squad, our city, Canada," commented Springer, a star of the Houston Astros team that won the 2017 title. "This is such an unbelievable moment."

Springer has now slugged 23 total post-season home runs, making him third in history behind Manny Ramirez (29) and Altuve (27).

"I can't think of another player anywhere that I want up in that situation except for George Springer with his October magic," noted Schneider.

Seattle, who had led the series two games to none and three games to two, are still the one club that has never reached in a World Series.

Manager Dan Wilson commented "certainly that it's going to sting" in the wake of his side's defeat at Toronto's Rogers Centre, but commended their work throughout the year.

"They're an exceptional squad. Unfortunately that we had to come out on the unsuccessful side of this game," he continued.

Toronto won the title on their two prior appearances in 1992 and '93, and will welcome the Dodgers in game one on this Friday.