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29-07-2025
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Blue Jays' George Springer struck in head by 96 mph pitch, leaves Orioles game
BALTIMORE - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was struck in the head by a 96 mph sinker in the ninth inning and was knocked out for about a minute before regaining his faculties and exiting the Camden Yards field on Monday, July 28. Springer, 35, was struck by a pitch thrown by Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Kade Strowd. The pitch came up and in on Springer and struck him in the left ear flap of his batting helmet, which was knocked several feet away as Springer crumpled to the ground. Springer lay motionless for a minute, rose to his knees and after about two minutes was on his feet. Diamondbacks: Eugenio Suarez drilled by pitch, exits game vs. Tigers Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Springer was fortunate that the pitch struck his shoulder and then his helmet, lessening the blow to the head. He said Springer was communicative with him and a trainer as he lay face down in the batter's box. Springer was being evaluated by a Blue Jays doctor after the game. The outfielder is enjoying a renaissance season, batting .291 with 18 homers and an .889 OPS. Strowd completed the ninth inning to finish the Orioles' 11-4 victory. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Blue Jays' George Springer hit in head by pitch, exits Orioles game
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jays' George Springer struck in head by 96 mph pitch, leaves Orioles game
BALTIMORE - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was struck in the head by a 96 mph sinker in the ninth inning and was knocked out for about a minute before regaining his faculties and exiting the Camden Yards field on Monday, July 28. Springer, 35, was struck by a pitch thrown by Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Kade Strowd. The pitch came up and in on Springer and struck him in the left ear flap of his batting helmet, which was knocked several feet away as Springer crumpled to the ground. Springer lay motionless for a minute, rose to his knees and after about two minutes was on his feet. Diamondbacks: Eugenio Suarez drilled by pitch, exits game vs. Tigers Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Springer was fortunate that the pitch struck his shoulder and then his helmet, lessening the blow to the head. He said Springer was communicative with him and a trainer as he lay face down in the batter's box. Springer was being evaluated by a Blue Jays doctor after the game. The outfielder is enjoying a renaissance season, batting .291 with 18 homers and an .889 OPS. Strowd completed the ninth inning to finish the Orioles' 11-4 victory. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Blue Jays' George Springer hit in head by pitch, exits Orioles game
