SEATTLE -- Toronto 's George Springer , one of the most prolific hitters in postseason history, left Friday's Game 5 of the American League Championship Series after getting hit by a pitch on his right kneecap in the top of the seventh inning.

Springer, the Blue Jays' designated hitter, was on the ground for a couple of minutes after Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo hit him with a 1-1 sinker.

"He's got a right knee contusion. He had X-rays, which were negative, which is a good thing," Blue Jays manager John Schneider said after his team's 6-2 loss . "George is about as tough as they come. I think he'll have to really, really be hurting to not be in the lineup on Sunday."

Springer, who has been booed all series by Mariners fans, was booed again as he limped to first ba

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