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The Blue Jays watched George Springer leave in agony on Friday during the Game 5 loss. Is he ready for Game 6 versus the Mariners?
The Blue Jays manager took exception to Mariners fans who apparently booed as Springer limped up the first base line.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider fired Mariners fans for booing George Springer after a scary injury. Here’s all you need to know.
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George Springer injury update: Blue Jays manager tells Seattle fans to 'look in mirror' after boos
George Springer, one of the Toronto Blue Jays ' most potent offensive weapons, left Game 5 of the American League Championship Series after he was struck on the right knee by a Bryan Woo pitch. He was diagnosed with a right knee contusion and manager John Schneider said X-rays were negative, and he expects Springer in the Game 6 lineup Oct. 19.
John Schneider speaks to the media, discussing George Springer's injury and availability for ALCS Game 6, recapping decisions he made in Game 5, and more
The 96 mph pitch hit Springer directly in the kneecap, causing him to immediately fall to the ground writhing in pain. Watching the game live, it sounded like the sound a foul ball makes. It even registered as a 55 mph batted ball off Springer's knee, which goes to show how painful this truly was.
According to the FS1 telecast, the carom off Springer’s knee was so violent that it registered on Statcast as a 55 mph batted ball.