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George Springer injury: Blue Jays star has knee contusion after HBP, ALCS Game 6 status uncertain
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer exited the seventh inning of Friday's ALCS Game 5 against the Seattle Mariners after he was struck on the right knee by an errant sinker from right-hander Bryan Woo. Here's a look at the pitch in question, which was 95.6 mph:
Toronto’s George Springer left Game 5 of the AL Championship Series after he was hit by the right kneecap on a 95.6 sinker from Seattle’s Bryan Woo.
Toronto must choose between Springer’s bat and basepaths. If he can’t move, expect a fast pinch-runner trigger and a different ninth-inning script.
The two best leadoff power hitters in baseball history now have something else in common — both have had at least one big playoff moment as Toronto Blue Jays.
Cal Raleigh’s homer relieved anxiety, but it was Eugenio Suárez who cashed in during the Mariners' 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the ALCS.