Photo Gallery: Blue Jays advance to World Series with 4-3 win over the Mariners
Seattle Mariners' Josh Naylor (12) leaps as he's hit with a throw to first base by Toronto Blue Jays third base Ernie Clement (22) trying to turn a double play during first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Interference by Naylor was ruled on the play and the out at first was given to the Blue Jays. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
George Springer hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Monday.
The victory gave the Blue Jays their first berth in the World Series since 1993. Toronto will host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 on Friday.
With Addison Barger and Isiah Kiner-Falefa aboard, Springer turned on an Eduard Bazardo pitch for his fourth homer of the post-season.
Jeff Hoffman struck out the side in the ninth inning for the save. Toronto players streamed out of the dugout to celebrate as the sellout crowd of 44,770 roared.
Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber and Mariners right-hander George Kirby gave up a run apiece in the opening inning.
Seranthony Dominguez, Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt worked in relief ahead of Toronto’s closer. Gausman (2-1) earned the win by throwing a scoreless seventh inning.
Here are some scenes from Game 7 in Toronto.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 20, 2025.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) delivers a pitch during first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteSeattle Mariners’ Josh Naylor (12) hits a run-scoring single against the Toronto Blue Jays during first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays’ George Springer (4) scores a single by Daulton Varsho (not shown) during first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnSeattle Mariners’ J.P. Crawford (3) lays down a sacrifice bunt during second inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteSeattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby (68) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteSeattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo (22) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during fifth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during fifth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) reacts after getting an out against the Seattle Mariners during second inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteSeattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo home run during fifth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays, in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays celebrate their 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners to win the MLB American League Championship Series in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider, right, pats pitcher Shane Bieber (57) on the back as he removes him from the game as shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) third base Ernie Clement (22) first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) and catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) look on during fourth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays’ George Springer, left, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners in MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) looks on as Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez (44) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during third inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) and catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) celebrate the final out of the game to defeat the Seattle Mariners in MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteSeattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo (22) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during fifth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates the team’s 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners to win the MLB American League Championship Series in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungSeattle Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez (44) hits a solo home run during third inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) celebrates the final out of the game to defeat the Seattle Mariners in MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates the team’s 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners to win the MLB American League Championship Series in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) reacts after the final out during eighth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during ninth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during eighth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays’ George Springer (4) celebrates with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Addison Barger after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnSeattle Mariners’ Eugenio Suárez (28) argues with home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott (81) during eighth inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnSeattle Mariners pitcher Eduard Bazardo (83) looks on as Toronto Blue Jays’ George Springer (4) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays’ George Springer (4) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays’ George Springer (4) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays’ George Springer (4) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (4) hits a 3 run home run during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (4) watches his hit on its way out for a three run home run during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners, in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays’ Andrés Giménez (0) lays down a sacrifice bunt during seventh inning MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action against the Seattle Mariners in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays celebrates their 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners to win the MLB American League Championship Series in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider, right, hugs George Springer as they celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners in MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteThe Toronto Blue Jays pose for a team photo as they celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners in MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wipes tears from his eyes as the Blue Jays celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners in MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. holds the American League Championship Series MVP trophy as the Blue Jays celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners in MLB American League Championship Series game 7 baseball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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