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Canada's MLB team earned a spot in their maiden Fall Classic following 1993 by defeating the Seattle Mariners in the decisive Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.

Down three runs to one, Springer hit a three-run blast in the seventh frame, leading the Toronto squad in MLB to a 4-3 triumph in the seven-game series. They will now face the defending champions, who are the defending champions, in the upcoming World Series.

"It's incredible for this squad, the city, our country," said Springer, a star of the Astros team that secured the 2017 championship. "It's truly an amazing experience."

George Springer has now hit 23 total October home runs, ranking him third on the list trailing only Manny Ramirez (twenty-nine) and Altuve (twenty-seven).

"I can't think of anyone else anywhere that I'd choose in that moment other than Springer with his post-season brilliance," said Blue Jays manager John Schneider.

Seattle, who had led the series 2-0 and 3-2, are still the only MLB franchise never to appear in a Fall Classic.

Mariners manager Dan Wilson stated "certainly that it's going to sting" after his side's defeat at their home ballpark, but commended their performance this season.

"They're an exceptional squad. It's a shame that we finished on the wrong side of the series," he remarked.

The Blue Jays secured the World Series on both previous visits in 1992 and 1993, and will welcome the Los Angeles in game one on the upcoming Friday.