Springer was hit by a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, perhaps as restitution for the two teams' bench-clearing incident on Monday. Instead of escalating the situation, Springer simply waited a couple of innings, then launched a home run off pitcher Mitch Keller his next time up.

George Springer once again set the tone for the Toronto Blue Jays, launching a leadoff home run in the top of the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The blast immediately energized the lineup and highlighted Springer's continued impact at the top of the order.