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Springer Leaves Game 5 with Right Knee Injury After Being Hit by Pitch
George Springer left Game 5 after a 95-mph pitch hit his right knee, causing a contusion; X-rays were negative, with further tests planned, Toronto manager said.
- Friday, George Springer exited Game 5 at T-Mobile Park after being struck by a 96-m.p.h. pitch off his right knee, leaving in pain.
- Amid ongoing jeers from Mariners fans, Schneider criticized the crowd's reaction, saying, `I think the fans that were booing him should take a look in the mirror and understand what kind of player he is and & I’ll stop there.`
- Springer, who drove in Toronto Blue Jays' first run with an RBI double, is hitting.256 in the post-season and the 36-year-old limped to first base before leaving the game.
- Schneider reported X-rays were negative and said George Springer has a contusion on the knee; Springer will have further testing when the team returns to Toronto.
- The club added Joey Loperfido to the 26-man roster on Thursday as George Springer's replacement, and John Schneider said the team planned to respond on Sunday.
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