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TORONTO — George Springer will not miss the Toronto Blue Jays’ chance to win their first World Series since 1993.
Springer, who exited World Series Game 3 wrenching his right side on a swing, is back atop Toronto’s lineup in Game 6.
The Blue Jays came back from a 2-1 deficit to take a 3-2 World Series lead without him. Yet Springer’s playoff exploits – an .884 OPS and four home runs, including a go-ahead three-run shot in ALCS Game 7 – have not been forgotten by his teammates.
“What he’s already done for this team during the playoffs has been so big for us,” infielder Bo Bichette said before Game 6. “I think having him in the lineup probably calms us all down a bit.”
The same could be said of Bichette, who missed 48 days since spraining a knee ligament Sept. 6, het returned in time for the World Series.
“I had a lot of people telling me to take care of myself, for sure,” said Bichette, who is a free agent ater the season. “I mean, even I had that mindset a little bit, but to have the opportunity to play in this series – I mean, it’s a no-brainer.”
