Astros Finish Strong To Take Down Blue Jays

Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on April 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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The Astros scored six late runs to pad their lead and take down the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 at Minute Maid Park. Houston starter Luis Garcia delivered nine strikeouts over seven scoreless frames to improve to 1-and-2 this season. Jeremy Pena hit his third home run of the season when he launched a three-run shot in the eighth. Jose Abreu and Jake Meyers each drove in a pair of runs as Houston won the series and improved to 9-and-10. The Astros start a road series with the Braves tomorrow night.