Jays' Springer exits after being hit in knee by pitch

"Springer, the designated hitter for the Blue Jays, sprawled on the dirt for a couple minutes after Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo hit him with a 1-1 sinker that kept riding in and hit Springer on his back leg as Springer didn't move at all in trying to avoid the pitch. Springer, who has been heartily booed all series by Mariners fans, was booed again as he limped to first base, where Joey Loperfido replaced him as the pinch-runner."

"FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported that Springer wanted to stay in the game but was in too much pain and discomfort, and the team elected to play it safe. According to Rosenthal, Springer needed help getting down the dugout steps and the steps into the visitors' clubhouse. Earlier in the game, Springer hit a game-tying RBI double off Matt Brash, his 42nd career extra-base hit in the postseason, breaking a tie with David Ortiz for fifth most all time."

George Springer left Game 5 of the American League Championship Series after being hit by a pitch on his right kneecap in the top of the seventh inning. The pitch from Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo rode in and struck Springer on his back leg as he did not move to avoid it. Springer sprawled on the dirt for several minutes and was booed by Mariners fans as he limped to first, where Joey Loperfido pinch-ran. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal said Springer wanted to stay but was in too much pain, and he needed help descending dugout and clubhouse steps. Earlier, Springer hit a game-tying RBI double, his 42nd career extra-base postseason hit and his sixth consecutive playoff game with an extra-base hit.

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