The Blue Jays Earn Fall Classic Meeting Versus the Dodgers
The outfielder was instrumental for the Astros winning the championship in the 2017 season.
Canada's MLB team reached their first World Series after 1993 by beating the Mariners in the decisive Game 7 of the ALCS.
Trailing three runs to one, the star outfielder smashed a three-run home run in the seventh frame, leading the Toronto squad in the majors to a 4-3 series victory in the seven-game series. Next up are the defending champions, holders of the defending champions, in the forthcoming championship.
"It's incredible for this squad, the city, the nation," said Springer, an integral part of the Astros team that secured the 2017 World Series. "What an amazing experience."
The veteran has now slugged 23 total October home runs, placing him third on the list trailing only Manny Ramirez (29) and Jose Altuve (27).
"I can't think of another person on planet Earth that I'd choose in that spot besides Springer with his October magic," noted Blue Jays manager John Schneider.
Seattle, who had led the early in the series, remain the only MLB franchise never to appear in a World Series.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson stated "without a doubt that it's going to sting" following his club's elimination at Rogers Centre, but praised their efforts throughout the year.
"They're an exceptional squad. It's a shame that we ended up on the wrong side of the series," he added.
Toronto's team claimed the World Series on both previous visits in 1992 and 1993, and are set to host the Dodgers in the first game on the upcoming Friday.
