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The Astros erupted for seven runs in the first inning to blow by the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 at Minute Maid Park. Houston outfielders Corey Julks and Jake Meyers recorded identical lines at the plate, finishing 2-for-4 with one home run, a pair of runs scored and three RBI. Astros starter Cristian Javier improved to 2-and-oh this season after allowing one earned run and striking out five over five innings. Houston improves to 8-and-9. The Astros send right-hander Jose Urquidy to the mound tonight.