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Astros 9, Blue Jays 7: Houston Wins Slugfest in Toronto

The lead

June 23, 2026 - Toronto - Jose Altuve and the Houston offense scored nine runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7 at Rogers Centre, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.

How the game turned

Both teams traded runs in a high-scoring affair Houston ultimately controlled. Toronto pushed across seven runs but could not keep pace with the Astros.

Pitching and matchup notes

Neither bullpen could shut the door in a slugfest that favored the team with the last big inning.

Bats that changed the board

AthX Engine graded Houston at 23 team FP.

AthX Engine fantasy angle

AthX Engine still credits high-scoring wins when the lineup stacks RBIs in a road slugfest. Houston's 23 team FP registers on the daily board, separate from dynamic pricing.

What comes next

The Astros and Blue Jays played the series finale Wednesday in Toronto.

*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*

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