"Just over an hour and a half before Game 5 of the World Series, it was announced that George Springer was not in the lineup. The Toronto Blue Jays' designated hitter took a swing in Game 3 and immediately held the right side of his back. He was pulled from the game and was out of the lineup for the Blue Jays' 6-2 victory in Game 4."
"Another notable angle from this game is that it'll be Trey Yesavage who gets the start for the Blue Jays. It'll be his first career postseason start on the road, and the games keep getting bigger every time the 22-year-old makes a start. With the Blue Jays' backs against the wall in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, Yesavage pitched five and two-thirds innings with two runs given up in a 6-2 Blue Jays' victory."
"With Springer out of the lineup, who will lead off for the Blue Jays? Well, Davis Schneider draws into the lineup as he'll play left field and lead off. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bats second again, with Bo Bichette batting third. Alejandro Kirk cleans up, with Daulton Varsho being one of just three left-handed batters in the Blue Jays' lineup. Ernie Clement bats sixth, Addison Barger bats seventh, Isiah Kiner-Falefa bats eighth, and Andrés Giménez bats n"
George Springer was removed from the Blue Jays' starting lineup for Game 5 after experiencing right-side back discomfort following a swing in Game 3, though he remains available as a pinch-hitter or pinch-runner. Trey Yesavage will start for Toronto, making his first road postseason start after prior solid outings, including five 2/3 innings with two runs in ALCS Game 6 and four innings with two earned runs in World Series Game 1. Blake Snell will start for the Los Angeles Dodgers after surrendering five earned runs over five innings in Game 1. Davis Schneider leads off and plays left; Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk follow, with Daulton Varsho among the few left-handed hitters and other lineup spots filled by Ernie Clement, Addison Barger, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Andrés Giménez.
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