MLB playoffs 2025: John Schneider says Mariners fans 'should take a look in the mirror' after George Springer boos Andy BackstromOctober 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM 0 A 95 mph sinker from Seattle Mariners righthanded pitcher Bryan Woo struck George Springer in the seventh inning of his Toronto Blue Jays' 62...
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Andy BackstromOctober 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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A 95 mph sinker from Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Bryan Woo struck George Springer in the seventh inning of his Toronto Blue Jays' 6-2 defeat in Game 5 of the ACLS Friday night. Springer suffered a right-knee contusion, according to Blue Jays manager John Schneider, although Schneider noted that the four-time All-Star's X-rays were negative.
"George is about as tough as they come," he said. "I think he'll have to really, really be hurting to not be in the lineup on Sunday. So we'll see how he is."
Schneider then called out Mariners fans who booed after Springer eventually rose to his feet and tried to stay in the game. Springer walked to first with a significant limp before Joey Loperfido ultimately replaced him as a pinch runner.
"I know this is an awesome atmosphere to play in. And it's really, really cool to play here," Schneider began before switching course.
"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 because when a guy gets hit in the knee, and is in obvious pain, and you have 40,000 people cheering ... not the right thing to do."
John Schneider was not pleased with the reaction from Mariners fans after George Springer's knee injury. pic.twitter.com/tMdWFkii24
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 18, 2025
Springer, who tied the game at 1-1 with a double in the fifth inning, immediately fell to the ground after Woo's pitch hit him in the seventh.
The ball drilled Springer in the kneecap and made a sound akin to a foul ball. The former Houston Astros outfielder rolled over in pain and grabbed at his right knee.
George Springer is down in pain after taking a pitch off his knee pic.twitter.com/dkbjy9mRo7
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 18, 2025
At the time, the Blue Jays were ahead 2-1. They seized the lead in the sixth inning, spoiling Woo's return to the mound. The right-handed All-Star hadn't made an appearance since he left a Sept. 19 start against the Astros due to pectoral tightness.
Ernie Clement scored Alejandro Kirk on an RBI single to right.
Toronto's one-run advantage stood until the eighth inning. That's when Cal Raleigh willed his 64th homer of the year off left-handed reliever Brendon Little. Soon after, righty Seranthony Domínguez gave up a go-ahead grand slam to Eugenio Suárez.
The Mariners' bats came to life, and Seattle won a pivotal Game 5 in a series that was tied 2-2.
The Blue Jays will host Game 6 on Sunday. Schneider hopes he'll have Springer available, this time in front of his home crowd.
Source: "AOL Sports"
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