Yainer Diaz’s clutch ninth-inning home run propelled the Houston Astros to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in a high-stakes matchup.
Diaz showcased his prowess earlier in the game with an RBI double, while Carlos Correa added to the excitement with a solo homer in the sixth inning. These key plays contributed to the Astros’ vital win in the fiercely competitive American League West standings, improving their record to 79-67.
Pitcher Jason Alexander delivered a standout performance, holding the Blue Jays to just three hits over seven scoreless innings, striking out three batters and issuing only one walk.
The Astros secured the win with strong bullpen support from Steven Okert, Enyel De Los Santos, and Bryan Abreu. De Los Santos claimed the victory with a 6-3 record as Diaz’s home run sealed the deal, and Abreu notched his fifth save of the season.
Toronto put up a fight with a late rally in the eighth inning, highlighted by RBI singles from Andres Gimenez and Nathan Lukes to tie the game at 2-2. Despite their effort, the Blue Jays fell short in their bid to overcome the Astros for a second consecutive game.