Blue Jays Win 2025 ALCS Game 7 on Springer’s 3‑Run Blast

When George Springer, outfielder of Toronto Blue Jays belted a three‑run, go‑ahead homer in the bottom of the seventh, it sent the crowd at Rogers Centre into a frenzy and sealed a 4‑3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in ALCS Game 7Rogers Centre. The win clinched Toronto’s first American League pennant since 1993 and set up a World Series showdown later that month.

Series Overview and Road to Game 7

The 2025 American League Championship Series was a seesaw battle that swung back and forth like a pendulum in a clock tower. The Mariners took early control, winning Games 1 and 2 at home with scores of 3‑1 and 10‑3, respectively. The Blue Jays answered back with back‑to‑back wins at T‑Mobile Park (13‑4 and 8‑2), before Seattle forced a decisive Game 7 with a 6‑2 win in Game 5. That set the stage for a winner‑takes‑all showdown on October 20.

Both clubs entered the postseason with impressive regular‑season resumes. Toronto finished 94‑68, posting a .580 winning percentage and an imposing 54‑27 mark at home. Their rotation was anchored by Kevin Gausman, starting pitcher (14‑8, 3.52 ERA). Seattle, meanwhile, posted a 90‑72 record ( .556) and relied heavily on the youthful arm of Logan Gilbert, starter (15‑9, 3.45 ERA). The stage was set for a classic East‑West showdown.

Game 7: Play‑by‑Play Highlights

The opening batter for Toronto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., sparked an early rally with an RBI single that tied the game 1‑1 in the bottom of the first. Seattle answered quickly, capitalizing on a sacrifice fly by Julio Rodríguez to regain the lead.

By the third inning, the Mariners had built a 2‑1 edge courtesy of a double from Ty France. Their momentum grew in the fifth when Josh Rojas drove in a run, stretching the lead to 3‑1.

Toronto’s defense turned a tide in the sixth with a rare double play after a disputed interference call on Jorge Polanco. The Blue Jays trimmed the deficit to 3‑2, setting up a pivotal seventh inning.

The decisive moment arrived with two outs and a 1‑2 count. George Springer launched a high‑trajectory fastball from Andrés Muñoz, relief pitcher of the Seattle Mariners, over the left‑field wall. The three‑run blast vaulted Toronto into a 5‑3 lead, a lead they would protect in the final innings.

Seattle clawed back a run in the eighth, but Gausman settled down, retiring the side in order to preserve the win. The final line read 4‑3, sealing the Blue Jays’ ticket to the Fall Classic.

Key Performances and Turning Points

• George Springer: 1‑4, 1 HR, 3 RBI – the hero of the night.
• Andrés Muñoz: 1‑2, 5 IP, 2 ER – praised for his poise despite the costly homer.
• Kevin Gausman: 6 IP, 2 ER, 8 K – earned the win with a calm closing spell.
• Logan Gilbert: 5 IP, 4 ER – struggled early but kept Seattle in the game.
• John Schneider (Blue Jays manager): strategic bullpen move that brought Muñoz to the mound.
• Scott Servais (Mariners manager): defensive shift that backfired on the seventh‑inning at‑bat.

Beyond the numbers, the game’s turning point was the sixth‑inning double play that erased a potential two‑run Seattle inning. That play forced the Mariners to burn a reliever earlier than planned, leaving Muñoz on the mound for the crucial seventh.

Reactions from Managers and Players

“We saw the opportunity and took it,” John Schneider, Blue Jays manager said in the post‑game locker room. “George’s swing was perfect, and the guys behind him delivered.”

On the other side, Scott Servais, Mariners manager expressed frustration: “We made a few decisions that didn’t work out. The bullpen was taxed, and that’s on us.”

Springer, smiling despite fatigue, added, “I’ve been here a long time, and moments like this are why we play. I just wanted to get the ball over the fence.”

What the Win Means for Toronto and MLB

Toronto’s resurgence is more than a nostalgic flashback to the early ’90s. The franchise, owned by Rogers Communications, generated an estimated $120 million in regional TV revenue this season, a figure that will swell with World Series exposure. Local businesses around the Rogers Centre reported a 30 % uptick in sales on game night, underscoring the economic ripple effect of a deep playoff run.

For the league, the Blue Jays—Canada’s sole MLB team—offer a built‑in international market. ESPN’s U.S. broadcast and Sportsnet’s Canadian feed together reached an audience of roughly 9 million viewers, making the ALCS one of the most watched series of the year.

Looking Ahead to the World Series

The Blue Jays will meet the victor of the National League Championship Series, a showdown that could feature the Los Angeles Dodgers or the New York Mets. Game 1 of the World Series is slated for October 25 at Dodger Stadium if the Dodgers prevail, or at Citi Field if the Mets advance.

Toronto’s front office has already hinted at possible roster tweaks, but the core that delivered the ALCS win—Springer, Guerrero Jr., and Gausman—remains intact. As the city prepares for a potential championship parade, fans are already dreaming of a Toronto‑first World Series title since 1993.