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The Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> are heading back to the World Series for the first time in 32 years, thanks to a dramatic seventh-inning three-run home run from George Springer<\/a>.<\/strong>
Springer jumped on the second pitch he saw from Mariners<\/a> reliever Eduard Bazardo<\/a>, inserted into the game despite Seattle having closer Andres Mu\u00f1oz<\/a> well-rested. The veteran designated hitter's blast transformed a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 Toronto lead, which held up as the final score.
The Blue Jays advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> in the 2025 World Series. Game 1 is in Toronto on Friday.
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Mariners-Blue Jays Game 7 takeaways: George Springer blasts Toronto into the World Series
George Springer<\/strong> has been in these moments before. And the Blue Jays\u2019 ALCS Game 7 hero knows it\u2019s not all about him. Here he is speaking to our own Ken Rosenthal about his dramatic home run on FOX:
💬 \u201cThe at-bats before me. If it\u2019s not for those guys, that moment doesn\u2019t happen. I\u2019m so happy for our team, our fans, our city, our country. I\u2019m so happy right now.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>
Springer also downplayed any affects of his injured knee, which was hit by a fastball in Game 5.
💬 \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter. I owe it to these fans, this city, this country to give it my all. So, I\u2019ll take it.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>
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What a fantastic matchup this is going to be. Dodgers trying to do what the Jays did once upon a time: go back-to-back. It's Shohei Ohtani <\/strong>vs. Vlad Guerrero Jr.<\/strong> It's LA vs. Toronto, a couple of great cities.
The thing about a Game 7 in October \u2014 or a winner-take-all Game 5 in October \u2014 is that everyone feels awful until it\u2019s over. Then one team pops champagne, and the other cries.
It\u2019s miserable, this beautiful game.
The Mariners could not shake the curse. They are still one of only five teams without a World Series ring. They have never even made the World Series. And here they were, one win from a pennant, and they could not close out a series in which they twice appeared to be in complete command.
The last moment Mariners fans weren\u2019t apoplectic was when Bryan Woo went back out for the seventh inning. The Mariners led, 3-1. Woo walked the leadoff man. Then he threw a horrific two-strike sweeper to light-hitting Isiah Kiner-Falefa. That\u2019s when Dan Wilson made the managerial mistake of a lifetime, calling upon Eduard Bazardo out of the bullpen instead of Matt Brash or Andr\u00e9s Mu\u00f1oz. George Springer needed only one swing to send Rogers Centre into a frenzy and take a lead the Jays would not relinquish.
Here\u2019s an updated version of a \u201cMariners ALCS appearances\u201d graphic that was shown on the Fox broadcast in the ninth inning:
Agony.
I don't know where this ranks among Game 7 home runs in MLB playoff history, but it has to be up there…
What a swing …
What a moment …
Toronto is back in the World Series after 32 years.
The 2025 World Series is set.
Dodgers at Blue Jays in Toronto on Friday for all the international marbles.
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What a ball game. George Springer<\/strong> earned the Blue Jays a date with the Dodgers, starting Friday at 8 p.m. at Rogers Centre. And the Mariners \u2014 oh, the Mariners. Seattle will be suffering with this one for quite a while. A heartbreaking defeat.
▶️ It\u2019s OVER. The Toronto Blue Jays advance to the World Series. They defeat the Seattle Mariners 4-3, rallying thanks to George Springer\u2019s 3-run HR in the bottom of the seventh.
It is Toronto\u2019s first World Series appearance since 1993. They will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic, with Game 1 Friday night.
What a game! Time to celebrate, Canada! | FINAL: Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3<\/strong>
Jeff Hoffman<\/strong> is all right.
▶️ Jeff Hoffman <\/strong>strikes out Dominic Canzone <\/strong>for out number two. One out away | Top 9th Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3<\/strong>
▶️ Jeff Hoffman <\/strong>strikes out Leo Rivas <\/strong>with the high fastball. Now it's Dominic Canzone <\/strong>pinch hitting. Two outs away. | Top 9th Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3<\/strong>
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The last Game 7 before this one was in the 2023 NLCS, when the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies on the road. The pitcher who gave up the go-ahead hit that night just entered the game for Toronto: Jeff Hoffman<\/strong>.
For those hungry for An Opinion about another pitching change: I say let it ride with Jeff Hoffman<\/strong>. The Blue Jays were not a good pitching staff this season. They do not have many trustworthy arms in the \u2019pen. Hoffman has pitched in big moments before. Pitching tonight after throwing 35 pitches yesterday? It\u2019s a big ask. But that\u2019s what the adrenaline is for.
▶️ The Blue Jays threaten but do not score. Jeff Hoffman <\/strong>comes in the top of the ninth for the Blue Jays. Rivas, Robles, Rodriguez due up for Seattle. Here we go. | Top 9th Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3<\/strong>
Rivas<\/strong>. Robles<\/strong>. Rodriguez<\/strong>. And, just maybe, Raleigh<\/strong>. It all comes down to this for the Mariners.<\/p>\n

▶️ Wow! Addison Barger <\/strong>blasts a line drive right into the glove of Josh Naylor, <\/strong>who turns the double play. Isiah Kiner-Falefa <\/strong>up to bat. | Bottom 8th Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3<\/strong>
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Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman<\/strong> is warm in the Blue Jays bullpen. It appears he\u2019ll have the ninth inning, but it\u2019s worth noting the man threw 35 pitches just last night.
▶️ Another playoff base hit for Ernie Clement. <\/strong> Daulton Varsho <\/strong>showcases amazing base running to get to third base.
Runners on the corner with nobody out. | Bottom 8th Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3<\/strong>
Hey! There's Andr\u00e9s Mu\u00f1oz<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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