The Blue Jays slotted Springer in as their designated hitter in the leadoff spot for Sunday’s game and it seems likely he will remain out of a defensive role for Game 7 on Monday as well. He went 0-4 for a strikeout and a walk on Sunday, but his presence might have provided a spark for the Blue Jays hitters, who posted six runs in the win.

Game 7 will feature a rematch of the Game 3 pitching duel between Toronto's Shane Bieber and Seattle's George Kirby.

The 36-year-old exited the contest after getting hit in the right knee by a pitch in the top of the seventh inning. The Blue Jays were leading 2-1 at the time, but fell 6-2 after eighth-inning homers by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and third baseman Eugenio Suarez, with the latter being a grand slam.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider was not happy with how Mariners fans reacted to former Astros star George Springer getting hit in the knee in Game 5 of the ALCS.

Blue Jays veteran George Springer will lead off and serve as the DH in Game 6 vs the Mariners after an injury knocked him out of G5.

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HOUSTON -- Even with All-Stars Carlos Correa and George Springer injured and absent from a flailing lineup, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch gave All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve the day off on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series against ...