Oct. 21 (UPI) -- George Springer sent a sinker just over the left field wall to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Seattle Mariners and to their first World Series in 32 years.
Springer smacked the 1-0 pitch for a 381-foot, three-run blast in the seventh inning of the 4-3 Game 7 triumph Monday in Toronto. The Blue Jays trailed 3-1 through six innings before mounting their comeback to win the ALCS and clinch their first title series ticket since 1993.
"I'm so happy for our team, our fans, our city, our country," Springer said on the Fox Sports broadcast. "I'm so happy right now."
Springer and the Blue Jays will meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday in Toronto. The Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies for their second title in the 1993 World Series. They beat the Atlanta Braves in the 1992 World Series for their first title.
The Dodgers will attempt to win their ninth title and third crown in six years.
