Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he is optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) in Toronto on Sunday night.

"Feeling a lot better than he did yesterday," Schneider said Saturday.

Springer, Toronto's leadoff hitter, was struck on the right kneecap by a 95.6 mph pitch from Bryan Woo in the seventh inning of Friday's 6-2 loss and left the game.

The 36-year-old Springer, a four-time All-Star, is hitting .256 with three home runs and five doubles this post-season. His 22 career playoff homers are tied with Bernie Williams for fourth most.

Schneider said Springer got treatment on Saturday and was expected to test his knee in a team workout.

"Just make sure that it's not bothering him sw

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