Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays made history in Game 7 of the World Series by achieving three hits, setting a new MLB record with 30 hits in a single post-season. This surpasses the previous record held by Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2020 playoffs. The Blue Jays played 18 games across three playoff rounds this season, while Tampa Bay played 20 games in four playoff rounds the year prior after a shortened regular season due to the pandemic. Both teams faced defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
Clement secured a single in the second inning, another single with a run scored in the sixth, and a leadoff double in the eighth, which set the new post-season hit record and forced Dodgers reliever Emmet Sheehan out of the game. Additionally, Clement extended his hitting streak to 13 games, marking a new Blue Jays post-season record. His impressive performance in his debut post-season included a batting average of .411 with one home run and nine RBIs. Despite going 3-for-5 in Game 7, the Blue Jays fell short, losing 5-4 in 11 innings.
In a tense moment during the ninth inning, Clement almost clinched the title for Toronto with a deep hit to left-center, but it was caught on the warning track with the bases loaded, leading to extra innings with a 4-4 tie. Reflecting on the game, Clement expressed his emotional journey, stating, “I’ve been crying for like probably for an hour. I thought I was done with the tears.”
Originally drafted by Cleveland in 2017, Clement faced setbacks before finding his place with the Blue Jays. His versatility was evident during the 2025 regular season as he played in a career-high 157 games across all four infield positions, recording a .277 average with nine home runs and 50 RBIs. The talented player previously achieved career highs with 12 home runs and 51 RBIs in 2024.