Anne Murray is cautiously optimistic about the Toronto Blue Jays’ chances of winning the World Series. The renowned East Coast singer has been closely following the baseball games between the Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, describing it as a thrilling “David and Goliath” matchup.
After Game 5 on Wednesday night, the Blue Jays lead the series 3-2 against the Dodgers. Murray, speaking backstage in Nashville during a tribute concert in her honor, expressed her deep desire for the Blue Jays to emerge victorious, admitting that the games make her nervous.
Murray’s connection to the Blue Jays runs deep. She performed the Canadian national anthem, “O Canada,” at the team’s inaugural home game in 1977 and again at the opening of the SkyDome (now Rogers Centre) in 1989. Additionally, she sang the anthem at Game 3 of the 1992 World Series, which the Blue Jays won against the Atlanta Braves.
Despite her long-standing support for the team, Murray highlighted her particular fondness for the current Blue Jays lineup, praising their teamwork and resilience. She described the players as hardworking and emphasized the depth of the team.
Watching the games from her home in Nova Scotia, Murray admitted to being an enthusiastic and vocal fan, often cheering loudly during the matches. However, due to the late start times, she sometimes misses parts of the games but catches up the next morning.
As the Blue Jays continue their quest for the World Series title, Murray remains hopeful and keeps her fingers crossed for their success.
