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George Springer Exits Rays vs. Blue Jays with Ankle Injury Diagnosed as Sprain

Bleacher Report | May 14, 2022

Related Topics: Toronto Blue Jays, George Springer, Tampa Bay Rays, Raimel Tapia, Houston Astros, Toronto, Kevin Kiermaier, Ty France

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer left his team's road game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday with a left ankle sprain.

The injury occurred after Springer made a leaping catch attempt on a deep Kevin Kiermaier shot to center field in the bottom of the second inning.

Sportsnet

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Despite Springer's valiant effort, the ball fell in play, and Kiermaier ended up with a triple.

Springer stayed in the game and took a third inning at-bat that ended with a groundout.

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