ALCS Game 7: Takeaways, best moments for Mariners-Blue Jays

The World Series match is set!

After a thrilling seven-game series between Seattle Mariners And Toronto Blue JaysBlue Jays move forward to face Los Angeles Dodgers in “Autumn Classics”.

The Mariners took an early lead in Game 7 with home runs. Julio Rodriguez And Cal Raleighbut the Blue Jays stormed back in the seventh with a three-run home run. George Springer this completely stumped Jace.

We've got you covered: key takeaways, highlights, the star of the game, and what's next for the ALCS champions.

Key links: bracket | First look at the World Series game

Takeaway

Toronto wins series 4-3

It all ended when… George SpringerThe home run went through the wall in left-center field. Springer ran around the bases, arms waving in glee, while his teammates went crazy in the home dugout. And as if it was the end of a movie, the fan who caught the home run was wearing a Springer No. 4. — Buster Olney

Hero of the seventh game: Who else could it be if not Springer? After practicing on his right knee in Game 5, he looked terrible in his performance in Game 6 and again in the start of Game 7. The Mariners continued to challenge him with fastballs, believing he would not be able to handle the velocity due to his injured knee. But in the seventh inning, Springer had a Kirk Gibson moment, getting his legs under him enough to crush a 96 mph fastball for a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Jays a 4-3 lead. — Olney

Statistics that determined Game 7: Springer's late homer was his 23rd HR of his postseason career, tying Kyle Schwarber third highest of all time.

What's next for the Blue Jays: Toronto is returning to the World Series for the first time in 32 years, and while the Blue Jays will be strong underdogs against the well-rested Dodgers, some opposing evaluators believe they have a chance to be a puncher against Los Angeles because of their ability to put the ball in play even against tough pitching. (And they'll have a tough time against the Dodgers' rotation.) — Olney

Best moments

What does this mean for ALCS MVP Vlad Jr.?

Vladi Jr. wants to win a ring and give it to his dad 💙 https://t.co/225CiAVfH3 pic.twitter.com/fTnLu0uFGE

— MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2025

George Springer leads off with a three-run home run.

GEORGE SPRINGER
THREE WAY KICK
BLUE JAYS LEAD 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Qh7qwqYpRx

— MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2025

Big Dumper makes it 3-1 in Seattle

CAL RALEIGH GOES INTO THE YARD 🍑 pic.twitter.com/0MAVaDbxQv

— MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2025

An inning later, Bieber failed to escape J-Rod.

J-ROD FOR THE LEADER! #ALCS pic.twitter.com/OTaxZJtdJJ

— MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2025

Shane Bieber avoids damage when runners are in scoring position

Shane Bieber and @BlueJays get out of traffic jam 😮 pic.twitter.com/qgSCXkhHUk

— MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2025

Dalton Varsho drives in Toronto's first try to tie the game in game seven

@BlueJays answer right away 😤

Dalton Varsho tied! pic.twitter.com/mpcTAtKgWS

— MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2025

Throw nails to Naylor to complete an inning-ending double play.

The Blue Jays complete a double play when a relay throw hits the baserunner. pic.twitter.com/BAkrsvVYV6

— MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2025

Josh Naylorsingle's first gets M on the board

Josh Naylor bets Julio Rodriguez to get @Mariners on the board first in the seventh game 💪 pic.twitter.com/w8GIe2Uo60

— MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2025

Ready to meet face to face! Vlad Jr. arrived in style for game seven

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will wear an Auston Matthews jersey to Game 7 🤝🍁 pic.twitter.com/Pkhz1Gtyau

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 20, 2025