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Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes Injured, Game 2 Status Uncertain

10/13/2025

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes exited Game 1 of the AL Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners with a right knee contusion after fouling a ball off his knee.
He completed a 12-pitch at-bat before being replaced by Myles Straw in the fourth inning.
A CT scan showed no fractures.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Lukes could play Game 2 if medically cleared.
The Blue Jays lost 3-1.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes exited Game 1 of the AL Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners with a right knee contusion after fouling a ball off his knee.
He completed a 12-pitch at-bat before being replaced by Myles Straw in the fourth inning.
A CT scan showed no fractures.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Lukes could play Game 2 if medically cleared.
The Blue Jays lost 3-1.