The NL Central champion Brewers – who have not reached the Fall Classic since 1982 – had MLB's best record in the regular season but are facing another disappointing playoff exit. The Dodgers are seeking their fifth NL title in nine years and hope to become the first team in a quarter-century to repeat as World Series champions.

George Springer put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Blue Jays advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1993 by beating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.

The Blue Jays looked down and out through six innings. But George Springer delivered with yet another clutch postseason home run to send Toronto to the World Series.