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George Springer smacked a three-run homer in the fifth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
As Mae reported, it was presumed Kirk got removed due to being struck on a follow through swing. This was confirmed after the game, and the Blue Jays announced an official injury designation via manager John Schneider.
The Toronto Blue Jays seem to have found some momentum. After losing four games in a row that included dropping the first two against the Los Angeles Angels in their last series prior to this past weekend,
Addison Barger hit three doubles, drove in two runs and made one of Toronto's several sterling defensive plays as the Blue Jays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to commence a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. This follows a successful road trip where the Blue Jays achieved a 4-2 record, including a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners.