
The Toronto Blue Jays advanced to the World Series on Monday by defeating the Seattle Mariners and winning the American League pennant. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The Blue Jays survived the American League Championship Series on their home field by taking a winner-take-all Game 7, 4-3, to make the franchise’s first World Series berth since 1993 and set up a matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Main Idea: The Toronto Blue Jays won the American League pennant and will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series after beating the Seattle Mariners in Game 7.
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No clear negative impact identified.
The Blue Jays’ World Series run can bring more TV viewership, fan spending, and travel interest, which may help workers and small businesses in host cities.
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Primary team in the article; their win advances them to the World Series.
Key player whose home run is described as the pivotal moment in the game.
Toronto Blue Jays manager quoted on the team’s advance and performance.
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Team Toronto defeated in the decisive Game 7 to win the pennant.
Noted for a franchise-record postseason home run that helped Toronto avoid elimination.
Mariners pitcher involved in the decisive home run play.
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