Blue Jays Lose World Series Game 7 After Jeff Hoffman Blown Save

Jeff Hoffman, the Blue Jays' closer, blew a save in Game 7 of the World Series by allowing a game-tying solo home run to Miguel Rojas in the ninth inning, which contributed to the team's eventual 5-4 loss to the Dodgers. Despite a strong postseason performance allowing just one run in 11 innings before Game 7, Hoffman's struggles during the regular season, including seven blown saves and a high number of home runs allowed, resurfaced at a critical moment. The Blue Jays were two outs away from clinching their third World Series title, a chance lost similarly 32 years ago due to a volatile closer's failure. Hoffman expressed deep remorse, acknowledging that he cost his teammates a championship and vowed to execute better in such situations. The team had taken a 4-3 lead into the ninth inning, fueled by key hits from Bo Bichette and Andrés Giménez, but Hoffman's blown save shifted momentum. Postgame, Hoffman discussed the emotional impact and the feedback he received after surrendering the decisive home run.