LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Springer is not in the Toronto Blue Jays' starting lineup for the second straight game at the World Series on Wednesday night due to an injury on his right side.

Davis Schneider is the leadoff batter and Bo Bichette is the designated hitter for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Toronto manager John Schneider said Springer could be available as a pinch hitter.

The 36-year-old Springer strained muscles on his right side while taking a swing in the seventh inning of Game 3 on Monday night, immediately leaving the game after the first pitch of his plate appearance.

The veteran slugger didn't play in Game 4 , with Bichette going 1 for 4 and driving in a run as Toronto's designated hitter in a 6-2 victory to even the Series .

John Schneider said Springer

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