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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Tom Lutz

Blue Jays reflect on cruel Game 7 loss to Dodgers: ‘I cost everybody a World Series’

George Springer’s Blue Jays had victory in their grasp in Game 7.
George Springer’s Blue Jays had victory in their grasp in Game 7. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

The Toronto Blue Jays have reflected on their agonizing loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series.

The Blue Jays looked set to win their first World Series since 1993 when they entered the ninth inning with a 4-3 lead. But with one out, and Toronto’s Jeff Hoffman facing the Dodgers’ No 9 hitter, Miguel Rojas, the reliever threw a hanging slider which Rojas launched for the tying home run. Will Smith then hit the winning home run in the 11th inning off Shane Bieber, the first time the Dodgers had led all night.

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