Kirk Goes Deep as Blue Jays Snap Astros’ 6-Game Streak in 3-1 Win
Alejandro Kirk’s second-inning homer sparked Toronto’s 3-1 win, and Houston stranded 13 runners while failing to record an extra-base hit.
- The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Houston Astros 3-1 on Monday in Houston, snapping the Astros' six-game winning streak. Alejandro Kirk homered in the second inning to provide an early lead.
- Shane Bieber bounced back after a poor outing in Washington, pitching 5.2 innings while keeping Houston scoreless through five frames before allowing a sixth-inning run. He yielded nine hits but limited damage.
- Ernie Clement drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to extend Toronto's lead to 3-0, while Houston stranded 13 men on base throughout the game, unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
- Brendon Little struck out Yordan Alvarez in the eighth inning to escape a threat with runners in scoring position, then Tyler Rogers pitched a scoreless ninth for his third save.
- Toronto right-hander Trey Yesavage takes the mound Tuesday night against Houston right-hander Hayden Wesneski as the series continues in Houston.
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