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Toronto Blue Jays' Ernie Clement gestures skyward as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Blue Jays third baseman Clement leaves game after banging knee diving for a grounder

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement left in the ninth inning Wednesday against St. Louis after banging his knee in the eighth when he dove for a grounder.

Clement needed some attention but finished the inning. He was replaced in the field by Addison Barger for the ninth, and Toronto beat the Cardinals 5-2.

After the game, in an on-field interview with broadcaster Sportsnet, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said: “Ernie’s a hockey player. He should be fine. We just wanted to be careful with him and not make it worse.”

Clement had three hits, including his fourth homer of the season that gave Toronto a 5-2 lead in the fifth. He raised his batting average to .280 for the season.

Blue Jays third baseman Clement leaves game after banging knee diving for a grounder | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr., right, and Ernie Clement celebrate after Clement’s solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

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