Blue Jays’ Springer says he was unaffected by Mariners fans jeers in Game 5 of ALCS

By Canadian Press on October 20, 2025.

TORONTO — George Springer says he paid no mind to Seattle Mariners fans booing him and then cheering when he was hit by a pitch.

Springer spoke to media ahead Game 7 of the American League Championship Series between his Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle.

The 36-year-old veteran was hit on the right kneecap by a 95.6 mph pitch from Bryan Woo in the seventh inning of Toronto’s 6-2 loss on Friday in Game 5.

Mariners fans had booed him during every plate appearance in them game and then celebrated when he was removed from the game after getting plunked by Woo.

Although Blue Jays manager John Schneider and teammate Ernie Clement remarked on how unsportsmanlike the Seattle fans were, Springer was apparently unaffected.

Springer says he was just concerned about his health in the moment.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 20, 2025.

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