The last ticket to the World Series was on the line on Monday, with the Mariners and Blue Jays clashing in a Game 7 that promised to cap off a thrilling ALCS. After dropping the first two games, Toronto rallied to even up the series before Seattle moved closer to the Fall Classic than they’ve ever been by winning Game 5 to go up 3-2… but the Jays cruised to a Game 6 win that forced a winner-take-all. In the end, it ended up being an instant classic for one fanbase, and a devastating loss for the other.
Toronto Blue Jays 4, Seattle Mariners 3 (Blue Jays win, 4-3)
With the season on the line, both starters knew they had to make an impact or pass the baton quick, and both got into some trouble in the first inning. Shane Bieber allowed a leadoff double to Julio Rodríguez, and two batters lat