Blue Jays defeat Astros 3-2 at Rogers Centre

Pinch-hitter Alejandro Kirk base hit in the go-ahead run in the 7^th inning, and Bo Bichette and Brandon Belt hit solo homers as the Toronto Blue Jays won against the Houston Astros 3-2 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.

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FINAL: #BlueJays 3, Astros 2 pic.twitter.com/wXXvtDzDlV

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) June 8, 2023

Chris Bassitt (7-4) gave up 2 runs and 4 hits with 5 strikeouts and no walks over 8 innings in triumphing in straight matches from the 1^st minute on the field. Jordan Romano earned his 16th save in 19 chances for Toronto, who won 9 of their last 12.

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The match took part under a closed roof because of the poor air quality due to wildfires in Canada. The next game tomorrow is expected to be with a closed roof also.

Captain Clutch 🚀 @alejandro_kirk pic.twitter.com/homdzaNTTj

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) June 8, 2023

José Berríos will play for the Canadian MLB team in the matchup finale vs. Houston’s Framber Valdez tomorrow.