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The Toronto Blue Jays earned a spot in their first Fall Classic after 1993 by beating the Mariners in the decisive game seven of the American League Championship Series.

Down by two runs, the star outfielder hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning, propelling the sole Canadian team in the majors to a four games to three triumph in the best-of-seven series. Awaiting them are the defending champions, who are the reigning title, in the anticipated World Series.

"I'm thrilled for everyone here, the city, our country," said Springer, a key player of the Astros team that won the 2017 championship. "What an amazing experience."

Springer has now connected for 23 October home runs, placing him third on the list after Manny Ramirez (29) and Altuve (twenty-seven).

"It's hard to imagine another person on planet Earth that I'd choose in that moment other than him with his October magic," said Blue Jays manager John Schneider.

Seattle's team, who had led the early in the series, continue to be the only MLB franchise yet to make an appearance in a championship series.

Mariners manager Dan Wilson said "certainly that it hurts" in the wake of his club's elimination at their home ballpark, but commended their efforts this season.

"It's a special team. It's a shame that we finished on the unsuccessful side of the series," he continued.

The Blue Jays won the championship on each of their earlier trips in 1992 and '93, and are set to host the Los Angeles in the first game on Friday.