Springer's Historic Blast: Blue Jays ALCS Fireworks

George Springer ignited the American League Championship Series with a leadoff home run on the very first pitch, a rare feat putting him in the record books and sending the Rogers Centre crowd into a frenzy. Sporting his lucky Hartford Whalers batting gloves (headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame), Springer's historic homer not only gave the Blue Jays an early lead against the Mariners but also fueled hopes for their first World Series appearance since 1993. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.