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Yainer Díaz’s Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts Astros Past Blue Jays 3-2

The late swing capped a night highlighted by Jason Alexander’s seven shutout innings and Carlos Correa’s 200th career homer as both teams press through tight September races.

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Overview

  • Díaz hit the go-ahead shot off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman in the ninth; Hoffman leads all MLB relievers in home runs allowed this season.
  • Toronto had rallied in the eighth on RBI singles by Andrés Giménez and Nathan Lukes before Houston reliever Bryan Abreu closed out the win for his fifth save.
  • Astros right-hander Jason Alexander matched a career high with seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits with one walk and three strikeouts.
  • Correa’s sixth-inning solo drive marked the 200th home run of his career and his sixth since rejoining Houston at the trade deadline.
  • Manager John Schneider said he will stick with Hoffman as his closer; the series is level heading into Thursday’s finale with Kevin Gausman set to face Cristian Javier.