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Blue Jays' Springer Exits ALCS Game 5 After Knee Injury
18 Oct
Summary
- Toronto's George Springer injured by 95.6 mph pitch
- Springer walked off field after attempted to run
- Springer had hit a run-scoring double earlier in the game
On October 18, 2025, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was forced to exit Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners after being struck by a 95.6 mph sinker from pitcher Bryan Woo.
The incident occurred in the fifth inning, with Springer at the plate. He fell to the ground in pain after the pitch hit his right kneecap, and had to be attended to by the team's medical staff. Springer attempted to walk it off and run a few steps, but ultimately had to be replaced by a pinch-runner.
Prior to the injury, the 36-year-old four-time All-Star had been swinging a hot bat, recording a run-scoring double in the fifth inning. It was his sixth straight game with an extra-base hit this postseason. Springer was hitting .256 with three home runs and five doubles in the playoffs before the unfortunate incident.
The Blue Jays went on to lose Game 5, putting them one game away from elimination in the series. The status of Springer's injury and his availability for future games remains uncertain as of the current date.
