TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he is optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series in Toronto on Sunday night.

“Feeling a lot better than he did yesterday,” Schneider said Saturday.

Springer, Toronto's leadoff hitter, was struck on the right kneecap by a 95.6 mph pitch from Bryan Woo in the seventh inning of Friday’s 6-2 loss and left the game.

Seattle leads the best-of-seven series 3-2.

The 36-year-old Springer, a four-time All-Star, is hitting .256 with three home runs and five doubles this postseason. His 22 career playoff homers are tied with Bernie Williams for fourth most.

Schneider said Springer got treatment on Saturday and was expected to test his knee in a team workout.

“Just make su

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