The Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Monday night, ending Houston’s six-game winning streak. Alejandro Kirk hits a home run as part of Toronto’s offense, while Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each drive in a run to support the team’s three-run total. On the pitching side, Shane Bieber earns the win after bouncing back from his prior start. Bieber issues walks but settles in enough to record outs, including just getting two outs in his last outing before facing the Astros again. Houston’s scoring is limited to one run across the game. Tyler Rogers closes the contest by pitching a scoreless ninth inning, earning his third save. The result gives Toronto a win over Houston in a game where Kirk’s extra-base hit and multiple RBI contributions help secure the narrow margin.
Alejandro Kirk powers Blue Jays to 3-1 win over Astros, snapping six-game streak
The Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Monday night, ending Houston’s six-game winning streak. Alejandro Kirk hits a home run as part of Toronto’s offense, while Jesús Sánchez and Erni...
- The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Monday night.
- Alejandro Kirk hits a home run for Toronto.
- Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each record an RBI in the win.
- Toronto ends Houston’s six-game winning streak.
- Tyler Rogers pitches a scoreless ninth for his third save.
Alejandro Kirk homered, Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each had an RBI and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston 3-1 on Monday night, snapping the Astros' six-game winning streak. Shane Bieber (3-2) bounced back after walking a career-high six batters while just getting two outs in his last start. Tyler Rogers pitched a scoreless ninth for his third save.
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