Astros Secure 11-Inning 9-7 Victory Over Blue Jays

On Tuesday the Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9–7 in 11 innings. Joey Loperfido delivered a three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th to break a 6-6 tie. The Astros tied the game in the ninth on a catcher-interference call and a Cam Smith sacrifice fly before the decisive blast.

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Loperfido, reacquired by Houston after a stint with Toronto, recorded his first home run of the season. Houston’s three consecutive homers in the fourth—Yainer Diaz, Cam Smith, and Taylor Trammell—marked the franchise’s first such streak since July 19, 2019, and continued an 8-0 record when hitting back-to-back-to-back homers.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Joey Loperfido – three-run 11th-inning homer; first HR of the season, off former teammate Braydon Fisher.

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• Yordan Alvarez – intentionally walked in the 11th; scored on Smith’s sac fly.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• José Altuve – automatic runner, scored on interference; logged his 12th double of the season.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Shane Bieber – first start of the year; 3  2/3  IP, 4 runs, 9 hits, 3 HRs.

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• Cam Smith – solo HR in the fourth; sac fly in the ninth.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Taylor Trammell – 421-ft solo HR in the fourth.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Yainer Diaz – solo HR in the fourth.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Kazuma Okamoto – 3-for-4, 2 walks, 3 RBIs; 48 RBIs on the year.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Logan VanWey – 2 IP relief, earned first career win.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Tyler Rogers – third blown save of the season.

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• Peter Lambert – exited after 5 innings, 2 runs, 6 K, 3 BB.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Mike Burrows – slated to start next game after brief bullpen work.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Trey Yesavage – scheduled Blue Jays starter (3-3, 3.76 ERA).

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1. 4th inning – Diaz, Smith, and Trammell hit consecutive solo homers off Bieber.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

2. 8th inning – Okamoto’s RBI single puts Toronto ahead 6-4.

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3. Top 9th – Astros tie 6-6 against Rogers.

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4. Bottom 9th – Loperfido reaches on interference, scores Altuve; Smith sac fly scores Alvarez, tie restored.

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

5. Bottom 11th – Loperfido’s three-run homer secures the win.

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• Final score: Astros 9, Blue Jays 7.

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• Astros homers: 5 (Diaz, Smith, Trammell, Loperfido, plus earlier).

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Blue Jays homers: 2 (Daulton Varsho, Luis Urias).

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• Loperfido’s first HR of the season.

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• Okamoto: 3 H, 2 BB, 3 RBI, 48 RBI season total.

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• Bieber: 3  2/3  IP, 4 R, 9 H, 3 HR.

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• VanWey: 2 IP, 1 W (first career).

Hero Loperfido: 3-Run Bomb Lifts Astros over Jays 9-7/11

• Rogers: 3rd blown save.

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The win extends Houston’s momentum and validates the bullpen’s role, highlighted by VanWey’s inaugural victory. Toronto’s rotation faces scrutiny after Bieber’s rough debut and Rogers’ continued closing struggles. Loperfido’s performance underscores the value of his reacquisition.

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• Houston will start Mike Burrows in the series finale after his recent bullpen stint.

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• Toronto’s next starter is Trey Yesavage.

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• Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela was charged with interference; pitcher Ernie Clement (left hip) remained inactive.

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Shane Bieber allowed three homers in his season debut, and Tyler Rogers recorded his third blown save, both contributing to Toronto’s inability to preserve the lead. Peter Lambert’s early exit after two runs further strained the Blue Jays’ staff.

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The Astros aim to build on their 11-inning win with Burrows on the mound, while the Blue Jays seek a rebound performance from Yesavage in the series-closing game.

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