This is the Blue Jays' first World Series appearance since 1993, when they won their second consecutive championship. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are in the World Series for the fifth time in nine seasons and hope to become the first team to win back-to-back titles in 25 years.

The Toronto Blue Jays reached their first World Series since 1993 after beating the Seattle Mariners in the deciding game seven of the American League Championship Series.

Springer's 23rd career postseason home run, which ties him for third all time, was one of the biggest of his career.