For the first time since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series. The atmosphere at Rogers Centre during Game 7 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners was electric, as fans packed the stadium to witness history.
After Jeff Hoffman struck out Julio Rodriguez to seal the 4–3 victory, the city erupted in celebration. On the field, players were visibly emotional, none more so than Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who broke down in tears following the final out.
“My personal goal is to win a World Series and give the ring to my dad,” Guerrero said in an interview with Tom Verducci of Fox Sports and SI.com.
Guerrero’s journey and motivation
Guerrero Jr. has been immersed in baseball from a young age. His father, Vladimir Guerrero Sr., a Hall of Famer, often brought him to ballpark