Fans around the world and at home in Toronto are getting ready to cheer on the Blue Jays as they head into Game 1 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) on Sunday.
The Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 to win the American League Division Series (ALDS) and will have a home game advantage for the first two games of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners.
Whether it's on a TV screen, at a bar or from a seat at Rogers Centre, fans say they’re excited to see the Blue Jays surpass expectations with a successful run this season.
From over 5,700 kilometers away in Brighton, UK, diehard Blue Jays fan Karla Courtney has been tuning in to watch her favourite team — even if it means going to bed at 5 a.m.
The excitement has come as far as London, she said, with her Blue Jays hat receiving many compliments and cheers from other baseball fans.
“The Jays are the only Canadian team, so it’s a big deal. It really bonds people together, ” she said, adding she’s knitting a special sweater to keep calm duri
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