In a dramatic turn of events, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was forced to leave the field during Monday night's matchup against the Baltimore Orioles, which the Blue Jays ultimately lost 11-4.

The incident occurred in the top of the ninth inning when Springer faced reliever Kade Strowd. A brutal pitch struck him squarely in the head, leaving fans and teammates anxiously watching as he took his time getting back on his feet.

Fortunately, the 35-year-old Springer managed to walk off the field under his own power, but the Blue Jays' manager, John Schneider, indicated that Springer's condition remains uncertain as they await further evaluations.

This season, Springer has been a key performer for the Blue Jays, boasting an impressive .291 batting average along with 18 home runs and 57 RBIs across 408 plate appearances.

As if the injury wasn’t enough, this loss marked the Blue Jays' second in a row. The team gears up for a crucial doubleheader against the Orioles on Tuesday, hoping to turn their fortunes around in the face of this latest setback.