Overview

• The Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Monday behind a seven-run first inning and a strong start from Cristian Javier.
• Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer in the first to give the Astros a 4-0 lead.
• The Astros sent 11 men to the plate in the first and chased Toronto starter Kevin Gausman early.
• Javier allowed one run over five innings to earn the win for Houston.
• Meyers and Corey Julks each had two hits and three RBIs to lead the Astros offense.