World Series Defined!
After an exciting seven-game series between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, the latter advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the highly anticipated World Series. The Mariners took the lead in Game 7 thanks to home runs by Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh, but the Blue Jays reacted in the seventh inning with a three-run homer by George Springer, which gave them the definitive lead. Here are the key points of the match, the highlights, the star of the game, and what’s next for the American League champions.Results
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Toronto wins the series 4-3
The key moment: George Springer’s home run in the seventh inning, which cleared the left-center field fence. Springer celebrated by running around the bases, while his teammates celebrated in the dugout. A fan who caught the ball was wearing a Springer jersey with the number 4.
Game 7 Hero: George Springer. Despite suffering a knee injury in Game 5, Springer proved his worth by hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning, with a 96 mph fastball, giving the Jays a 4-3 lead.The statistic that defined Game 7: Springer’s home run was his 23rd postseason home run, tying Kyle Schwarber for third all-time.What’s next for the Blue Jays: Toronto returns to the World Series for the first time in 32 years and, although they are considered underdogs against the Dodgers, some analysts believe they have a chance thanks to their ability to put the ball in play, even against difficult pitchers.
