Toronto reacts to crushing Blue Jays World Series loss
A World Series title was just two outs away, but the Toronto Blue Jays couldn't close out the Dodgers in a nail-biter Game 7 that went 11 innings, saw the team make it just about as close as you can to a trophy, and ultimately left a nation gutted.
But while there are many reasons to be happy about the historic postseason run, the crushing defeat was met with strong reactions early Sunday morning.
Here is how Toronto reacted to the Blue Jays World Series defeat.
Even before the game ended, some fans — who had paid thousands to attend — were booed by crowds outside of the Rogers Centre as they exited the stadium early.
fans outside rogers centre boo fans leaving game 7 early #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/vYeEyDkgH8
— alessia (@alessiabaps) November 2, 2025
But once the game was over, crowds began to file out in stunned silence.
Blue Jays fans leaving Rogers Centre in silence after Jays lost to Dodgers in World Series.#WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/lIBCOu1Pvr
— RealityDocu (@realitydocu) November 2, 2025
Nathan Phillips Square was completely packed during the game, and was a complete madhouse when the Jays seemed on the brink of a win. Toronto Police even had to issue a statement warning that the square was at capacity and advised fans not to attend.
CROWD SAFETY NOTICE
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) November 2, 2025
Nathan Phillips Square:
- the Square is at capacity
- for safety, please do not travel to the area at this time
- do not climb the Toronto Sign, nearby structures, or construction scaffolding
- officers are on scene supporting safe crowd movement
- thank you…
But that energy would be drained from the crowd as defeat loomed and ultimately became a reality.
Worst way it could’ve ended, Nathan Phillips square was silent
— kieran (@kierhockeyman) November 2, 2025
Scenes of misery ensued.
Very bad vibes on walk through downtown including multiple crying children, what looked like a break up and a brief slap fight with French accents in front of Nathan Phillips Square.
— Adam Nayman (@brofromanother) November 2, 2025
Bars across the city went from scenes of revelry to hushed depression drinking pretty quickly.
Toronto Blue Jays supporters react after the Toronto Blue Jays lost game seven of the MLB World Series baseball championship against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Rogers Centre, inside the Rec Room bar in Toronto, Canada. Photo by @carlososorio pic.twitter.com/h6ihSzgn2T
— corinne_perkins (@corinne_perkins) November 2, 2025
Visuals of Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sitting alone and dejected in the dugout after the game had an emotional impact on many social media users.
Vladdy in tears in the dugout and the little kid in tears on top of the dugout brought me to tears 😭 goddamn I really thought we had it. I love the shit out of this team ♥️⚾️💙 @BlueJays #WorldSeries #WANTITALL https://t.co/U8OvvZclLC
— Mandy H (@mmmandylion) November 2, 2025
Leafs fans are no strangers to Game 7 heartbreak, and memes about the local NHL team's history of collapse have been making the rounds since the final out.
Leafs fans to Jays fans after blowing a lead in game 7, and losing in overtime.#WANTITALL #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/ddeaaF6mD3
— Nealer (@Nealerrr) November 2, 2025
Some are choosing to look at the bright side. Journalist Steve Paikin argued that the City should still hold a parade for the Jays despite the team coming up short.
I know these guys won, but I still say Toronto should give the @BlueJays a parade next week. Great season. Sad ending. #WANTITALL #WorldSeries #mlb pic.twitter.com/jKDnIxd7qK
— Steve Paikin (@spaikin) November 2, 2025
Many shared bittersweet posts balancing heartbreak and pride.
This is heartbreaking. But the Toronto Blue Jays never quit and put together one of the best post seasons in baseball history against a Goliath. They deserve all the love and respect across Canada. pic.twitter.com/Hjnnw1jo0Q
— Andrew Boozary MD (@drandrewb) November 2, 2025
Here's hoping the Jays swing big in the off-season and can make another push for greatness in 2026.
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