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The Los Angeles Dodgers fans made their feelings known about Toronto Blue Jays slugger George Springer when he stepped into the Dodger Stadium for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday.Springer was heavily booed by the Dodgers fans during the pregame introductions because of his involvement in the Houston Astros' 2017 cheating scandal.The former World Series MVP sustained an injury after a foul swing in the seventh inning. Springer stepped out of the batters box holding his side during his at-bat and started to make his way to the dugout.The Dodgers fans cheered as Springer exited the game, dividing opinions on social media."Not at all. Karma for the cheater!"Bryan @DoggyDadFFLINKNot at all. Karma for the cheater!"He's a cheater. Probably a faker too."Gooners \(°∆°)/ @Gooners_POPLINKHe's a cheater. Probably a faker too"Their DH is a felon."Ron @Ronbjazzflute2LINKTheir DH is a felon"Most classless disgusting fanbase in sports."CJ for MVP @HouBudsJaysNUFCLINKMost classless disgusting fanbase in sports"Cheaters never prosper."Johnny Pestano @JohnnyP73762LINKCheaters never prosperSpringer was replaced by Ty France after trainers checked on the veteran designated hitter. He headed to the clubhouse a short conversation in the dugout.Blue Jays teammate says George Springer feeds on boos from rival fansGeorge Springer played a pivotal role in the Houston Astros' World Series win against the Dodgers in 2017. While LA fans continue to boo the former Astros star, Blue Jays teammate Earnie Clement said Springer uses the boos as motivation."Every time we hear the boos, I’m up on the top step of the dugout booing him and telling him he sucks. And he’ll hit a home run, and he shuts everybody up,” Clement said. “So it’s just special to watch him, especially on this stage. He just continues to do it over and over again."Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised the fans, saying they still remember Springer's contribution in the World Series win over the Dodgers.“Heck of a player, having a great postseason,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before the game. “Dodger fans have a long memory, and that’s what makes them great. I’m just going to manage the game, and I’m not in the stands, so they can do whatever they feel is going to help the club win.”The Blue Jays lost 6-5 after an 18-inning marathon Game 3 as the Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the series.
