Toronto's George Springer hit in the head by a 96 mph pitch, exits match accompanied by medical staff
In a tense moment during a game in Baltimore on Tuesday night, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was hit by a 96 mph fastball, leaving him being evaluated after the incident. The pitch, thrown by Kade Strowd of the Baltimore Orioles, struck Springer in the helmet, but he managed to turn slightly, likely preventing a more severe injury.
The incident occurred during the top of the ninth inning with the Orioles two outs away from a victory. Springer was attended to by staff immediately and walked off the field with help from trainers. However, specific details on his injury type, severity, or immediate condition following the incident are not provided in the available search results.
As of the time of writing, no update has been given about the outcome of the game or Springer's playing status for subsequent games. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the outfielder's injury, the Toronto Blue Jays continue to lead the AL East with a 63-win record, maintaining their first place ahead of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, both with 57 wins.
In a positive note, Springer's performance this season has been impressive. His .291 batting average is his highest since batting .292 in Houston in 2019, and his .383 on-base percentage is also his highest since then. Moreover, Springer has already driven in more runs (57) this season than all of last year (56) and is one home run shy of his total of 19 from the 2-24 campaign.
Unfortunately, the Blue Jays recently faced another setback as catcher Alejandro Kirk was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list. The team will undoubtedly hope for a swift recovery for both Springer and Kirk as they continue their pursuit of the AL East title.
As the situation develops, more details regarding Springer's injury and its impact on the team dynamics may become available. For now, the Blue Jays and their fans can only wait and hope for a speedy recovery for their star outfielder.
The pitch that struck George Springer, hitting him on the helmet during a Baltimore Orioles game, was a fastball thrown by Kade Strowd. Despite the incident in the top of the ninth inning, causing Springer to be attended to by staff and walk off the field with trainers, the Toronto Blue Jays continue to excel in MLB, leading the AL East with a 63-win record.
