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Alejandro Kirk homers as Blue Jays beat Astros 3-1 to end streak

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Alejandro Kirk homers as Blue Jays beat Astros 3-1 to end streak

Summary

On Monday night, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Houston Astros 3-1, snapping Houston's six-game winning streak. Alejandro Kirk's home run in the second inning gave Toronto an early lead, followed by RBIs from Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement. Shane Bieber pitched effectively for the Blue Jays, allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings. Houston's Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña contributed offensively, but the team left 13 runners on base. Toronto will face Houston again in the series, with Trey Yesavage scheduled to start next.

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By the Numbers

•Toronto Blue Jays win 3-1 against Houston Astros on August 4.
•Alejandro Kirk hit a home run to open the scoring.
•Shane Bieber allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings.
•Jose Altuve recorded two hits for the Astros.
•Next game features Trey Yesavage for Toronto against Hayden Wesneski.

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2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Kirk goes deep as the Blue Jays snap the Astros’ 6-game streak in a 3-1 win

What they're saying

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Alejandro Kirk homered, Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each had an RBI and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston 3-1 on Monday night, snapping the Astros' six-game winning streak. Shane Bieber (3-2) bounced back after walking a career-high six batters while just getting two outs in his last start. Tyler Rogers pitched a scoreless ninth for his third save.
— Yahoo Sportsby KRISTIE RIEKEN

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