TORONTO, ON — Former Astros’ star George Springer was carted off the field in Game 2 of Toronto’s wildcard Game 2 loss to Seattle.
With the bases loaded in the top of the eighth inning, the Mariners' J.P. Crawford hit a ball to shallow center field. Springer came running in for it and shortstop Bo Bichette was heading out. The two both dove for it and collided.
The ball bounced past them, allowing all three runs to score, tying the game at 9-9. At one point, Seattle trailed 8-1.
Both Bichette and Springer were down on the outfield turf after the play. Bichette got back up, but Springer remained down for the next few minutes. When he finally got up, he appeared dazed and the Blue Jays called for the cart, which picked up Springer up and took him off the field and out of the game.
Bichette remained at shortstop.
Even as he was being carted off the field, he did his part to fire up the home crowd.
As soon as we get word of the extent of Springer’s injury, we’ll post it here.
Seattle went on to win the game, 10-9, and the series. They'll take on the Astros in the American League Division Series, which begins Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.
