Blue Jays' Springer called out at third base for entirely different reason than most think
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was called out on third base in an embarrassing fashion to end a rally after replay.
Springer was called out following a replay review after Athletics third baseman Max Schuemann alertly kept his glove on the Blue Jays right fielder while Springer hopped up and down on third base.
Springer, who had reached on an RBI single that opened the scoring for Toronto, had advanced to third Kirk's double that cut the deficit to 3-2.
To most fans watching the game it looked like Springer was celebrating or showboating by hopping up and down on the bag.
Fans on social media had knee jerk reactions and couldn't resist.
While embarrassing for Springer fans obviously didn't care.
Manager John Schneider cleared things up quickly. He said Springer wasn't celebrating Kirk's hit with his bouncy arrival at the bag. He was testing out his ankle.
«Georgie kind of tweaked his left ankle a little bit,» Schneider said. «I kind of saw the whole thing unfold. He wasn't dancing, he wasn't doing anything crazy, he was just kind of testing his ankle out. It's the blessing and the curse of replay. He's sitting there safe and he popped off the base. He was as (upset) as anyone. And he's about as smart of a base runner as we have.»
The out call meant Toronto slugger Addison Barger didn't get to bat with runners at second and third.
Schuemann had just entered the game as a defensive replacement, taking over for Miguel Andujar.
Springer had his ankle taped and remained in the game.
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