George Springer’s three-run homer in Game 7 on Monday secured the Blue Jays a spot in the World Series for the first time in over three decades. His family called the event “momentous” in an interview with CBC’s following the game.
His younger sister, Lena Springer, said she watched the game from her home and joked her celebration woke up the neighbours when her brother made the play.
“It’s something I envisioned him doing back when he was seven [or] 10 years old in the backyard,” she said. “It was pretty incredible.”
She said her brother is meant for this moment and said her advice to him is to keep bringing all of himself to the World Series games.
“This is the fun part, getting to do it on the national stage,” she said.
The Blue Jays are back in the World Series, with nothing to l