Blue Jays, ALCS
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The Blue Jays are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1993 after a Game 7 win in the ALCS. Here's a closer look at the sights and sounds of the party that ensued.
George Springer's dramatic three-run home run in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night will never be forgotten by Blue Jays fans, and rightfully so. It proved to be the difference in the game and pushed Toronto into the World Series for the first time since 1993.
Do the Toronto Blue Jays have a roof dilemma on their hands? With Sunday evening’s playoff forecast calling for a dry 15°C at first pitch, the Blue Jays have the luxury of choice when it comes to their home turf.
On the larger scale, the Mariners were on the heels of losing two games in a row in this Championship Series, with neither loss being very close in margin. And here in Game 5, the Mariners ran the risk of losing all ALCS games at T-Mobile Park, trailing 2-1 entering the 8th inning.
A fresh approach from hitting coach David Popkins was on full display in a comeback against the Mariners to clinch the AL pennant.
Suárez, a 34-year-old trade-deadline acquisition in his second stint with the Mariners, launched a go-ahead grand slam in Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday, lifting the Seattle Mariners to a 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a 3-2 advantage in the series.
There’s still something missing here. Even with the Blue Jays clinching their first AL East title since 2015, it doesn’t feel complete without Bo Bichette. Toronto didn’t exactly spring through the finish line.
Max Scherzer does not sound like a man planning his retirement anytime soon. The Toronto Blue Jays pitcher has been banged up throughout most of his first