The five biggest moments of the Blue Jays' ALCS win over the Seattle Mariners

For the first time in 32 years, the Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series. They got there in the most fitting way possible for the comeback kids, rallying from being down 2-0 and 3-2 in the ALCS to win in seven games against the Seattle Mariners. The team that racked up 49 comeback wins during the regular season added three more to their tally in the championship series.

The Blue Jays had many memorable moments during the ALCS, but before we get into the top five, let's start with some honourable mentions.

Addison Barger hits a two-run home run in Game 6: Addison Barger set the tone for the Blue Jays in a must-win Game 6. In his first at-bat in the second inning, he hit an RBI single to open the scoring. In his next at-bat in the next inning, he did even better, hitting a two-run home run with two outs to put the Blue Jays up 4-0. The Blue Jays went on to win 6-2, forcing a Game 7.

Chris Bassitt's late relief in Game 7: Chris Bassitt came into Game 7 right after George Springer had given the Blue Jays their first lead of the night (more on that later). Bassitt's only other appearance in this postseason came in Toronto's 10-3 loss in Game 2.

On Monday, he came in with the Blue Jays six outs away from the World Series. Randy Arozarena lined out on the first pitch he saw. Bassitt then struck out Eugenio Suarez before forcing J.P. Crawford into a groundout. In ten pitches, Bassitt got the Blue Jays within three outs of the World Series.

Jeff Hoffman strikes out the side to clinch the pennant: Jeff Hoffman was on the receiving end of a lot of criticism from Blue Jays fans near the end of the regular season for his lack of reliability. In the postseason, however, he has shown why the Blue Jays continue to put their faith in him.

One day after an incredible Game 6 performance where he struck out four over two innings to close out the game, Hoffman did it again. He entered in the ninth inning of Game 7. The Blue Jays needed three outs. Hoffman struck out Leo Rivas, Dominic Canzone, and finally, Julio Rodríguez. Three up, three down, and the Blue Jays were headed to the World Series.

On to the list!

5. Game 6: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ties franchise record for postseason home runs: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has definitely been the best player for the Blue Jays during the postseason and arguably the best player for any of the team this October. He leads MLB in the postseason in hits (19), RBIs (12), and runs (11).

In Game 6 of the ALCS, Guerrero hit his sixth home run of the postseason. He is now tied with Joe Carter and Jose Bautista for the most home runs in Blue Jays postseason history. Guerrero's solo shot extended the Blue Jays' lead in Game 6 to 5-0.

Guerrero added another run in the seventh inning. After a wild pitch by Matt Brash, Guerrero stole third base. Cal Raleigh made an error on the throw to Suarez at third, allowing Guerrero to come in to score. In the postseason, the stars need to come through, and Guerrero has done just that. After Game 7, he was named the ALCS MVP.

4. Game 3 and 4: Andrés Giménez hits a two-run homer: The Blue Jays went to Seattle with their backs against the wall after dropping the first two games of the ALCS at home. In the bottom of the first inning in Game 3, Rodríguez hit a two-run home run to put Toronto on the back foot early.

Andrés Giménez was 0 for 6 in the first two games of the series. He came to the plate in the third inning with a runner on second after an Ernie Clement double. Giménez hit a two-run shot to centre field to tie the game, and that was just the beginning.

The Blue Jays scored three more runs in the third inning to take a 5-2 lead. Giménez was the first of five Blue Jays to go long in Game 3. George Springer, Guerrero, Alejandro Kirk, and Barger also hit home runs in the 13-4 win.

Giménez came up big for the Blue Jays again in Game 4. Josh Naylor hit a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning to open the scoring. Once again, Giménez came to the plate at the top of the third with a man on second.

This time, it was Isaiah Kiner-Falefa who doubled to open the inning. Just like in Game 3, Giménez hit a two-run home run. The Jays took the lead and never looked back, eventually winning 8-2.

3. Game 4: Mad Max returns: The Blue Jays entered Game 4 with a chance to tie the ALCS at two following their 13-4 win over Seattle in Game 3. Toronto put its faith in three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer. Scherzer hadn't started since September 24 against the Boston Red Sox.

His form towards the end of the regular season had dipped, with him picking up losses in three of his final five starts. He was then left off the Blue Jays roster during the ALDS.

Despite giving up two walks in the first inning, Scherzer escaped unscathed after forcing Jorge Polanco into a double play. Aside from a solo shot by Naylor in the second inning, Scherzer managed to shut down the Seattle offence.

Scherzer's famed intensity was on full display during the fifth inning. With two outs and a runner on first, manager John Schneider went out for a mound visit. Scherzer's 'Mad Max' persona was on full display as he shouted at Schneider that he was good to continue. He then struck out Arozarena to end the inning.

"I thought he was going to kill me, it was great," Schneider described the meeting in his post-game press conference, "He locked eyes with me, both colours, as I walked out. It's not fake. That's the thing. It's not fake. He has this Mad Max persona, but he backed it up tonight."

Did he ever. Scherzer finished the night with two runs on three hits and five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. At 41 years old, he earned his eighth postseason win and first since 2019 when he was with the Washington Nationals.

2. Game 6: Back-to-back-to-back double plays: Trey Yesavage has done a lot of things in his short time in the majors, but one thing he hadn't done, until Sunday, was force a double play. In fact, in his rapid rise through the minors, he only forced two.

Raleigh came to the plate in the third inning with one out and the bases loaded. The Blue Jays' season hung in the balance, with the regular-season home run leader at the plate against a rookie pitcher making his sixth major start.

Raleigh hit a ground ball off a splitter to Guerrero, who threw to Giménez to get the out at second. Giménez then threw the ball to first, where Yasavage was covering. The Blue Jays escape unscathed.

The next inning, however, it was a similar scene: bases loaded, one out. This time, it was Crawford at the plate. Crawford hit a ground ball to second baseman Kiner-Falefa. Kiner-Falefa tossed it to Andres Giménez, who threw to Guerrero at first. For the second inning in a row, the Blue Jays escaped a bases-loaded jam with a double play.

In the fifth, with one out and a runner on first, Rodríguez hit a ground ball to Giménez, who passed to Kiner-Falefa at second and then to Guerrero at first: three innings, three double plays. The Blue Jays went on to win Game 6 6-2, forcing a Game 7.

1. Game 7: George Springer hits a three-run home run to put the Blue Jays up 4-3: Without a doubt, this is not just the best moment of the 2025 ALCS, it's one of the best moments in Blue Jays history.

The Blue Jays were on the back foot the entire game. Seattle struck first in the first inning. The Blue Jays even the score in the bottom of the first. But in the third, Rodríguez put the Mariners back on top with a solo home run. Raleigh added a solo shot of his own in the fifth inning. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays managed just three hits after the first inning.

Bryan Woo pitched two scoreless innings for the Mariners after entering the game in the fifth inning. But in the seventh, he walked Barger, then gave up a single to Kiner-Falefa. Giménez advanced the runners with a sacrifice bunt. Eduard Bazardo took over for Woo. Up came George Springer.

Just three days after leaving Game 5 after getting hit by a pitch in the knee, Springer hit a three-run home run to left field. The Blue Jays took a 4-3 lead in Game 7 of the ALCS.

It was Springer's 23rd postseason home run, tying him with Kyle Schwarber for the third most all-time. For the 52nd time in 2025, the Blue Jays came back to win. It was a fitting way to cap off a comeback from losing the first two games of the series.

Springer's home run in the seventh inning puts him in company with Joe Carter and Jose Bautista for the greatest home runs in Blue Jays history. Springer had been one of the best players for the Blue Jays this season, and with one swing, he sent Toronto to its first World Series in 32 years.