Blue Jays right-fielder Nathan Lukes leaves ALCS Game 1 after taking pitch off knee

By Canadian Press on October 12, 2025.

TORONTO — Nathan Lukes has been pulled from the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup in Sunday’s Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.

He was replaced in right field by Myles Straw to start the fourth inning.

Lukes fouled a pitch off his bat and into the top of his right knee in the first inning.

He was examined by the Blue Jays’ trainer and continued his at bat, drawing a 12-pitch walk from Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller.

Lukes continued to play for two more innings before leaving the game with Toronto leading 1-0.

The 31-year-old is hitting .308 this post-season with five runs batted in.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 12, 2025.

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