"While the streets of Toronto saw seas of blue after the Blue Jays' 11-4 victory in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, the celebrations stretched all the way across the Atlantic. In London, members of a group called Blue Jays Fans UK got together for a late-night watch party, cheering the team deep into the early hours. Is your child a huge Blue Jays fan?"
"Steve Hunter, a Bournemouth resident who started the fan group more than 20 years ago, said the party began at 1 a.m. local time and ran past 4 a.m. "We had an absolute blast," Hunter said. "You're never quite sure who's going to show up at that hour, but everyone who rocked up played their part. It was just great fun.""
"He said dozens of British and Canadian fans showed up to watch the Jays' explosive nine-run sixth inning. At one point, Hunter said he was on the phone with a friend when Addison Barger hit a grand slam to put Toronto up 9-2. "I literally couldn't hear her," he said with a laugh. "It's just so raucous and loud in there. Everybody was high and celebrating and standing on chairs and just enjoying watching the game together.""
Supporters of the Toronto Blue Jays in London held a late-night watch party after Toronto's 11-4 Game 1 World Series victory, gathering into the early morning hours. The event, organized by Blue Jays Fans UK, began at 1 a.m. local time and ran past 4 a.m. Dozens of British and Canadian fans attended and erupted during the Jays' nine-run sixth inning and Addison Barger's grand slam. Attendees cheered loudly, stood on chairs and celebrated together. Steve Hunter, a Bournemouth resident who started the fan group over 20 years ago, first fell for baseball during a 1994 trip to Hamilton. He found it nearly impossible to follow the team or meet other fans prior to widespread internet and TV coverage.
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