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Carlos Correa Hits 200th Career Homer as Astros Edge Blue Jays 3-2

The milestone punctuated a much-needed result for an Astros club holding a slim AL West lead.

Overview

  • Correa’s sixth-inning solo shot put Houston up 2-0 before Toronto pulled even in the eighth, and Yainer Diaz answered with a go-ahead homer in the ninth.
  • Correa finished 2-for-4 and, combining his time with Minnesota and Houston this season, has 12 home runs and 49 RBIs.
  • The victory moved the Astros to 79-67 and kept them narrowly in front in the American League West race.
  • The long ball marked the 200th of Correa’s 12-year career during a season split between the Twins and his return to Houston.
  • Correa said the achievement “feels great” and noted his kids were excited, according to Space City Home Network.