For the first time in 32 years, the Toronto Blue Jays will play in the World Series.
In 1993, Joe Carter's walk-off home run lifted the Jays past the Philadelphia Phillies as Toronto won its second consecutive Fall Classic. That was the last time Toronto has been this far.
That all changes on Friday. George Springer hit a go-ahead three-run homer on Monday night as the Blue Jays came from behind to beat the Seattle Mariners in seven games. On Friday, game one of the World Series between the Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers hits the field at the Rogers Centre.
The first pitch is set for 7:00 p.m., and if your TV isn't big enough, the Countryfest Community Cinema has you covered. They'll broadcast games one through four on the big screen with the biggest sound. There are 108 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
"It's something that the board has talked about for a while, even before I came on," said Shawn Sarkonak. "Whether it's the Winnipeg Jets, the Grey Cup, or the Super Bowl, we've been looking for a way to bring these big events to the theatre. With the authorization of our booking agent, we're able to pull it off."
The Cinema will be using theatre one. A $10 donation is required to watch, and all funds support the CCC. The World Series is coming to Dauphin's big screen, and you can be a part of the action.
It's set to be an epic series. The Dodgers enter as the favourites, but with how the Blue Jays have been playing, and how the country is rallying behind the team, anything can happen. You can cheer on the Boys in Blue in theatre comfort right in your backyard.
"It seems to have blown up," offered Sarkonak. "I posted it on our social media platforms, and by the end of the evening, it had been shared like 70 times and well over 100 likes. The engagement has been incredible.
All games start at 7:00 p.m. Game one is on Friday, game two is on Saturday, game three is on Monday, and game four is on Tuesday.
