"Springer, Toronto's leadoff hitter, was struck on the right kneecap by a 95.6 mph pitch from Bryan Woo in the seventh inning of Friday's 6-2 loss and left the game. Seattle leads the best-of-seven series 3-2. The 36-year-old Springer, a four-time All-Star, is hitting .256 with three home runs and five doubles this postseason. His 22 career playoff homers are tied with Bernie Williams for fourth most. Schneider said Springer got treatment on Saturday and was expected to test his knee in a team workout."
""Just make sure that it's not bothering him swinging and not bothering him running," Schneider said. "But he's a tough dude, so I'm hopeful and optimistic that he'll be good to go." Springer fell to the ground after being struck by Woo's pitch, and stayed down in the batter's box while Schneider and trainer Drew MacDonald came out from the dugout. Springer walked gingerly toward first, attempted to run a few steps, then walked off and was replaced by pinch-runner Joey Loperfido."
George Springer was struck on the right kneecap by a 95.6 mph pitch in the seventh inning of Friday's 6-2 loss, left the game, and received treatment before a planned knee test at a team workout. The Toronto Blue Jays trail the ALCS three games to two heading into Sunday’s Game 6 in Toronto. Springer, 36, is a four-time All-Star hitting .256 this postseason with three home runs and five doubles, and he has 22 career playoff homers tied for fourth. Shortstop Bo Bichette has not run the bases since pulling up the previous Saturday but has taken outfield reps and is progressing with his swing; he is eligible for free agency after the World Series.
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