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Dalton Varsho baby to Blue Jay

Dalton Varsho, seen on left as a young toddler learning the game of baseball. On the right, seen as an adult MLB player about to play in the World Series.

TORONTO, Ontario (WAOW) -- The teams for the World Series are now officially set in place. The Los Angeles Dodgers already punched their ticket to the Fall Classic last Friday when they completed a sweep of the Brewers, and now they know who they'll be playing. It all came down to Game 7 of the ALCS between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, and a central Wisconsin native played a key role in the game.

Former Marshfield Tiger Daulton Varsho drove in the first run of the game for the Blue Jays on a base hit to center field in the first inning. In a game that the Blue Jays ended up winning by a score of 4-3, that run was crucial in bringing the Blue Jays to their first World Series in over 30 years.

It also marks a potentially historic event, as (according to Baseball Reference) no MLB player from the 9 News area has ever won a World Series ring. Several players from Wisconsin have become champions, but none from north central Wisconsin have been able to do so.

Players from Wisconsin to win a World Series include:

Gavin Lux, Kenosha (2020 Dodgers, 2024 Dodgers)

Eric Hinske, Menasha (2007 Red Sox, 2009 Yankees)

Jarrod Washburn, Webster (2002 Angels)

Damian Miller, West Salem (2001 Diamondbacks)

Gene Brabender, Black Earth (1966 Orioles)

Bob Uecker, Milwaukee (1964 Cardinals)

Tony Kubek, Milwaukee (1958, 1961, 1962 Yankees)

Ryne Duren, Cazenovia (1958 Yankees)

John DeMerit, Port Washington (1957 Braves)

Andy Pafko, Boyceville (1957 Braves)

Hal Peck, Big Bend (1948 Indians)

Ken Keltner, Milwaukee (1948 Indians)

Morrie Arnovich, Superior (1940 Reds)

Burleigh Grimes, Emerald (1931 Cardinals)

Al Simmons, Milwaukee (1929, 1930 Athletics)

Fred Thomas, Rice Lake (1918 Red Sox)

Happy Felsch, Milwaukee (1917 White Sox)

Billy Sullivan, Fort Atkinson (1906 White Sox)

Roy Patterson, St. Croix Falls (1906 White Sox)

Claude Elliott, Pardeeville (1905 Giants)

Craig Counsell*, Whitefish Bay (1997 Marlins, 2001 Diamondbacks)

Jarvis Brown*, Kenosha (1991 Twins)

*Was not born in Wisconsin, but attended school there

Varsho will attempt to become the first when his Blue Jays take on the Dodgers in the best-of-seven series. Game one will be on Friday, October 24, with the first pitch at 7:00 pm.