Canada's Blue Jays Earn Fall Classic Showdown Against the Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays reached their initial World Series after 1993 by beating the Mariners in the decisive Game 7 of the ALCS.

Down by two runs, the star outfielder delivered a three-run blast in the seventh inning, leading the sole Canadian team in MLB to a 4-3 triumph in the series. Awaiting them are the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are the defending champions, in the forthcoming World Series.

"I'm just so happy for our team, Toronto, our country," said Springer, an integral part of the Astros team that claimed the 2017 title. "It's truly an incredible feeling."

The veteran has now slugged 23 total October home runs, ranking him third on the list trailing only Ramirez (twenty-nine) and Jose Altuve (27).

"I can't think of anyone else anywhere that I'd choose in that situation except for George Springer with his October magic," remarked Blue Jays manager John Schneider.

Seattle, after leading the series two games to none and three games to two, are still the only MLB franchise never to appear in a Fall Classic.

Wilson said "certainly that it's going to sting" in the wake of his team's loss at Toronto's Rogers Centre, but praised their work throughout the year.

"They're an exceptional squad. Unfortunately that we finished on the wrong side of the series," he added.

Toronto claimed the championship on their two prior appearances in the early 90s, and will host the Los Angeles in the first game on this Friday.