Houston’s Joey Loperfido hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the 11th inning to lift the Astros to a 9-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The game is described by multiple outlets as a back-and-forth contest that goes to extra innings, with scoring continuing late into the matchup. In the 11th, with the score level, Loperfido’s homer gives Houston the lead. After the go-ahead blow, the Astros hold on to finish the game with a 9-7 final score. One report notes that Loperfido is a former Blue Jay, and that Houston reacquires him, framing the late-inning homer as particularly significant given his connection to Toronto. Overall, the coverage focuses on the decisive late swing, the resilience of both teams throughout the extended game, and the Astros’ ability to close out after taking the lead in the 11th inning.