SIMMONS: Springer was Mr. Clutch as Blue Jays head to the World Series

Seemingly forever. “Tonight was the epitome of our season,” said Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt, the usual starter who pitched an inning of scoreless relief in the Jays’ 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. And then a highlight clip of their entire season in real time, with Springer hitting the home run, with starters Kevin Gausman and Bassitt coming out of the bullpen to near perfection, with closer Jeff Hoffman overwhelming in his one inning of work.