TORONTO (AP) — Toronto 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 on Sunday night.

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

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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 as it shifts back to Toronto.

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.

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