"Facing Woo in the seventh inning, Springer was drilled directly on the right kneecap by the pitch, leaving the designated hitter down for several minutes in obvious pain. Springer eventually got up and gingerly walked to first base while trying to lightly jog to test his knee, but it was clear that Springer could barely walk properly (let alone run) and Joey Loperfido took over as a pinch-runner."
"Talking to the Canadian Press and other media post-game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Springer was dealing with a right knee contusion and that x-rays were negative. Springer is day-to-day for now, and a return for Game 6 wasn't ruled out. As Schneider put it, " he'll have to really, really be hurting to not be in the lineup on Sunday.""
"The off-day before Game 6 will help Springer's chances of being ready, yet it is hard to imagine that he would be 100 percent given the clear discomfort all over Springer's face in the aftermath of the hit-by-pitch. Operating at a DH means that Springer can limit his involvement solely to hitting, yet his ability to run is now a clear question mark going into the biggest game of the Jays' season."
The Blue Jays trail the ALCS series 3-2 after a 6-2 loss and face a must-win Game 6 in Toronto. George Springer was hit directly on the right kneecap in the seventh, left in clear pain, and was replaced by a pinch-runner. X-rays were negative and the team diagnosed a right knee contusion, listing Springer as day-to-day with a return to Game 6 not ruled out. The off-day may aid recovery, but Springer's running ability is uncertain and his role could be limited to designated hitter duties if he plays.
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