🔗 Share this article Canada's Blue Jays Claim World Series Matchup Versus defending champion Dodgers Springer contributed to the Houston Astros winning the World Series in 2017. Toronto's Blue Jays advanced to their maiden championship series since 1993 by defeating the Seattle Mariners in the final seventh game of the ALCS. Down by two runs, the star outfielder smashed a three-run blast in the seventh inning, guiding the Toronto squad in the majors to a four games to three triumph in the series. Awaiting them are the defending champions, holders of the current crown, in the forthcoming World Series. "It's incredible for this squad, the city, Canada," said Springer, an integral part of the Astros team that won the 2017 title. "It's truly an incredible feeling." The veteran has now connected for 23 post-season home runs, making him third on the list behind Manny Ramirez (twenty-nine) and Altuve (27). "There's probably not another person on planet Earth that I'd prefer in that spot except for Springer with his playoff prowess," noted Schneider. Seattle's team, after leading the series 2-0 and 3-2, continue to be the sole team never to appear in a championship series. Manager Dan Wilson said "certainly that it's painful" in the wake of his side's defeat at Toronto's Rogers Centre, but praised their efforts throughout the year. "It's a special team. Unfortunately that we had to come out on the wrong side of this game," he remarked. The Blue Jays secured the World Series on both previous visits in the early 90s, and are set to host the Dodgers in the first game on the upcoming Friday.