Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he’s optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series in Toronto on Sunday night.
TORONTO — Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he is optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in Toronto on Sunday night.
«Feeling a lot better than he did yesterday», Schneider said Saturday.
Springer, Toronto’s leadoff hitter, was struck on the right kneecap by a 95.6 mph pitch from Bryan Woo in the seventh inning of Friday’s 6-2 loss and left the game.
Seattle leads the best-of-seven series 3-2.
The 36-year-old Springer, a four-time All-Star, is hitting .
