It certainly wasn’t the outcome anyone hoped for, but it was a journey Toronto Blue Jays fans can be proud of.
The heartbreaking 5-4 loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series showcased just what Canada’s team is known for: grit, strength and resilience.
Saturday’s game was a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement after Bo Bichette’s three-run homer in the third inning that was the first of its kind in a Game 7 since 1967, to relief as the Jays held onto their one-run advantage into the ninth inning.
But the happiness faded and quickly turned into despair as the Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas tied the game and Will Smith homered to take the lead in the 11th inning leading to the team’s second World Series championship in a row.
absolutely nothing but respect for the blue jays. we were given the world series matchup of a lifetime & not a second of it was easy.
donating to the children’s hospital, putting 51 on their caps, absolutely nothing but class from the org. & i can’t wait to see them win one soon
Numb. Sad. Yet so proud of the Jays and grateful for experiencing their 2025 season. It was a helluva ride. My heart breaks for the players that it didn’t end the way it should have.
If you’re feeling sad today.
Remember, they made it to the world series.
That’s an accomplishment in of itself.
Congratulations Blue Jays 👏
The time change is fun, because now I have an extra hour to be sad about the Jays.
I can’t even scroll social media today because everything is about the Blue Jays and I’m still so sad. We were the better team, we deserved to win. And it hurts even more watching clips from the players, this really sucks😔
I think if Joe Carter called me right now and told me I won the Jays $14m 50/50, I’d still be sad.
It wasn’t only the fans who struggled as they witnessed the Dodgers commemorate what could’ve been theirs at the Rogers Centre Saturday night.
Blue Jays players, too, held back tears as they battled their way through media interviews after team talks which Ernie Clement said included “a lot of hugging.”
He was among the highlights of the night, hitting a milestone most hits in a post-season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s double play and his dive hit, matched with tears after the game, showed his dedication for the team. And the players portrayed a friendship like no other when the benches cleared and the Blue Jays stormed the field ready to fight after Andrés Giménez was hit by a pitch.
The odds were stacked against the Jays. Yet, time and time again this post-season, players showed up ready to fight. During the regular season, the Blue Jays led MLB with 49 comeback wins — a stat they wore as a badge of honour, a statement of their never-say-die attitude.
Despite this, and to rub even more salt in the wound, Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto took home the World Series MVP title.
Nonetheless, the support was unwavering and demonstrated a level of unity never before seen.
Good morning. I woke up well rested with an extra hour of sleep, but sad in my heart for my team that lost last night.
Yes, it’s just a game, but life grooms us to fight for what we want. To fight with all that we have and this team did. I hope that the Jays come back stronger… pic.twitter.com/g8I2BPgPCt
I deliberately waited to post, sad as I am like the rest of Canada with this one that got away, so many chances, I am going to thank the entire Jays team, front office,& Ed Rogers for what became a dream season, far exceeding expectations, a joy to watch every game. #resilient
Devastating loss for the jays :(((
I am so sad for the team but I feel proud about how hard they fought 💙💙💙
I’ve never watched a game like last night where I just didn’t want it to end. It was as thrilling as you could get. Sad someone had to lose. Feel for the Jays and their fans… were so close to winning there in the top of the 9th.
Truly, what a series it was.
The team kicked it off with the first pinch hit grand slam in a World Series game and Alejandro Kirk became the first Mexican-born player to hit a home run in the fall classic.
The Dodgers may have won the infamous 18-inning marathon Game 3, but the Toronto Blue Jays players gave it their all. And with a Game 4 win, the team guaranteed at least one more baseball game at home for thousands of ravenous fans.
Game 5 could be known as the Trey Yesavage show. The 22-year-old rookie managed to stack up 12 strikeouts in just over 100 pitches during his Game 5 start at Dodger Stadium.
From start to finish, the world watched as the Jays navigated their way through their first World Series in 32 years, bringing with them reinvigorated hope from across the globe.
So, while this year’s Blue Jays squad may not be immortalized with a trophy, they are the legends forever in our hearts.
I want to thank the Blue Jays, and the whole city of Toronto.
These aren’t the results we were hoping for, but I am so very proud.
Blue Jays, you’re Toronto’s team, you’re Canada’s team. You’ve united all of us. Thank you for setting such a good example of excellence,…
Congratulations to our @BlueJays on an incredible, hard-fought World Series.
It may not have been the result we hoped for, but you’ve made our country proud.
Until next season, Toronto Blue Jays.
