SEATTLE - Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Game 5 of the American League Championship Series due to a right knee injury.

Springer was hit by a 95-m.p.h. pitch thrown by reliever Bryan Woo in the seventh inning of Friday's game at T-Mobile Park. Toronto led 2-1 at the time.

Springer was replaced in the lineup by Joey Loperfido, who was added to the 26-man roster on Thursday after outfielder Anthony Santander was ruled out with a back injury.

Springer was hit in the side of the knee and immediately crumpled to the ground in the batter's box. A team trainer, joined by manager John Schneider, came out of the dugout for assistance.

The 36-year-old Springer got to his feet and tested the leg by slowly walking to first base before deciding to leave the game.

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