George Springer

2022 - 10 - 8

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Blue Jays' Springer removed from Game 2 with injury after collision ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Toronto Blue Jays star centrefielder George Springer was forced to leave Saturday's Game 2 against the Seattle Mariners with an undisclosed injury after a ...

"I was praying to the baseball gods to just let that ball sit and running to first base," said Crawford on his view of the collision. Teammates checked on Springer as the Blue Jays training staff came out to him. They clipped each other in shallow centre field and the ball fell to the ground for a double, allowing the Mariners to tie the game 9-9. "I haven't even had a chance to look at it on video yet, but I think it was Bo's elbow to George's shoulder or head area," said interim Toronto manager John Schneider. Though efforts were taken to minimize the presence of graphic footage, the remaining sequences may be distressing for some viewers. Editor's Note: We have included the video as a publicly available record of what took place.

Springer carted off after scary collision (MLB.com)

TORONTO -- Center fielder George Springer was carted off the field after a freak collision with Bo Bichette in the Blue Jays' 10-9 loss on Saturday in Game ...

It was one more oddity of a game filled with chaos, as Toronto had already pulled Whit Merrifield shortly after he was hit on the helmet by a pitch from Diego Castillo earlier in the game. As Springer sat on the cart and was driven off, with Jordan Romano watching from the mound, Springer waved his hands to a very silent crowd, demanding they make noise and keep supporting their team. took over at center field and in the leadoff spot. He said some nice things to his teammates just now, so we'll know more in the next couple of days.” [season-ending 10-9 loss](https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/blue-jays-eliminated-after-mariners-wild-comeback) in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series at Rogers Centre. Bichette clipped Springer on the back of the neck with his elbow as they dove for a blooper into shallow center by the Mariners’ J.P.

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer leaves Game 2 ... (ESPN)

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer was carted off the field after he collided with shortstop Bo Bichette in the eighth inning of their playoff ...

Seattle defeated Toronto 4-0 in Game 1 of the best-of-three series on Friday. The veteran is in his second season with Toronto after leaving the [The Mariners won, 10-9](/mlb/game/_/gameId/401467522), taking the series, 2-0.

Blue Jays' George Springer leaves Game 2 on cart after collision ... (Toronto Star)

Springer and Bichette were both chasing a bloop hit in shallow centre-field off the bat of Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford.

[tying the game at 9-9](https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/game/season/88607/match/36474361/hid/3642/aid/3641/live/game_tracker). After the teammates collided, Springer stayed down on the field for a few minutes before eventually rising to his feet. Springer and Bichette were both chasing a bloop hit in shallow centre-field off the bat of Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P.

George Springer injury update: Blue Jays OF carted off after collision ... (Sporting News)

The Mariners tied the game on the play as the ball fell in shallow center between the colliding players, clearing the bases.

Toronto was eliminated in the best-of-three Wild Card Series. He appeared to be in significant pain but he remained in the contest. Neither player made the catch and the bases-clearing double tied the game 9-9.

Springer doit quitter après un choc avec Bichette (RDS)

Springer a eu besoin d'aide des soigneurs avant d'être transporté en voiturette hors du terrain.

2022. Bichette s’est relevé en premier, mais Springer a eu besoin d’aide des soigneurs avant d’être transporté en voiturette hors du terrain. Le voltigeur des Blue Jays de Toronto George Springer a quitté le terrain lors du deuxième match de la série contre les Mariners de Seattle après une collision.

George Springer carted off field after collision with Bo Bichette (FanSided)

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was carted off the field after a scary mid-field collision with Bo Bichette during the Mariners vs. Blue Jays game,

Springer was sitting up on his own as he was taken off the field, which is a good sign. Making matters worse, the ball dropped on that play, clearing the bases and tying the game between Toronto and Seattle. Blue Jays Wild Card game on Saturday.