George Springer makes Blue Jays history with ALCS-leading homer
Now the American League Championship Series is off to a strong start.
George Springer hit the Blue Jays’ first postseason home run to start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Mariners.
The Blue Jays shortstop took the first pitch from Seattle’s Bryce Miller and sent it to right field as he gave Toronto an early 1-0 lead.
A leadoff homer sent the Rogers Center crowd into a frenzy as Springer rounded the bases.
The fact that Springer hit a blast on the first pitch only added to the rarity of the moment, as only two other players have hit a home run on the first pitch since pitches began being counted in 1988, According to the athlete.
Springer became the second-oldest player in postseason history to hit a home run at age 36, According to MLB’s Sarah Lange.
He also moved Yankees great Derek Jeter on the home run list throughout the postseason with his 22nd homer in the playoff.
He sits behind Bernie Williams (22), Kyle Schwarber (23), Jose Altuve (27), and Manny Ramirez (29).
The moment was made even more unique because of Springer He was wearing His custom Hartford Whalers batting gloves when he hit the solo shot.
The batting gloves will go into the Hockey Hall of Fame after the Blue Jays’ playoff run ends.
Springer has a special connection to the former NHL franchise, which moved to North Carolina and was renamed the Hurricanes, having come from New Britain, Conn., and played college baseball at UConn.
The Blue Jays are looking to make their first trip back to the World Series since 1993 to continue Toronto’s impressive run this season.
The Blue Jays dispatched the Yankees in the American League Division Series, shutting down the Bronx Bombers’ offense.
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