What happened to George Springer in the ALCS game?

George Springer, the Toronto Blue Jays star, was forced to exit Game 5 of the ALCS after being hit by a pitch on his right knee.

How did Springer get injured in the ALCS game?

Springer was hit by a 95.6 mph sinker from Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo, which struck him on the right kneecap.

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Blue Jays' Springer Exits ALCS Game 5 After Knee Injury

Q: How was Springer performing before his injury in the ALCS?

Prior to the injury, Springer 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.

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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

Blue Jays' Springer Exits ALCS Game 5 After Knee Injury

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.