The Toronto Blue Jays fell 6-2 to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night at T-Mobile Park, putting the Blue Jays on the brink of elimination in the best-of-seven series. The injury to star outfielder and designated hitter George Springer , who took a pitch to the knee in the seventh inning, worsened the loss.

Springer had been the beating heart behind Toronto’s recent ALCS surge. After losing the first two games at home, the Blue Jays scored 21 runs on 29 hits across Games 3 and 4 in Seattle to even the series. The 36-year-old contributed significantly, going 3-for-6 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday’s 13-4 win, followed by a 1-for-5 performance with a double and a run in Thursday’s 8-2 victory. On Friday, he tie

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