Astros face Blue Jays in series opener at Daikin Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays meet tonight in a three-game series at Daikin Park. The Astros, currently in first place with a record of 58-55, have won six straight games, marking their longest winning streak since August 2024. Cristian Javier starts for Houston, opposed by Shane Bieber of Toronto. Javier has recently returned from the injured list and earned the start following a strong performance against the Angels.
- •Astros have won 11 of their last 12 games.
- •Javier has a 7.17 ERA this season, making his fifth start.
- •Alvarez named AL Player of the Month for July.
- •Javier's recent performance includes 5 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros vs. Blue Jays Game Discussion: 8/4/2026
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros vs. Blue Jays Game Discussion: 8/3/2026
"TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-56), who had their six-game winning streak snapped last night, will look to begin a new streak tonight in the middle game of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (53-60). RHP Hayden Wesneski (1-0, 4.76 ERA) will make his second Major league start of the season in […]
"TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-55), winners of six straight, will open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays (52-60 tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-1, 7.17 ERA) will get the start for the Astros opposite the RHP Shane Bieber (2-2, 5.74 ERA) and the Blue Jays. ABOUT JAVIER: RHP Cristian […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:30 PMAstros vs. Blue Jays Game Discussion: 8/4/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-56), who had their six-game winning streak snapped last night, will look to begin a new streak tonight in the middle game of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (53-60). RHP Hayden Wesneski (1-0, 4.76 ERA) will make his second Major league start of the season in […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:30 PMAstros vs. Blue Jays Game Discussion: 8/3/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-55), winners of six straight, will open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays (52-60 tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Cristian Javier (1-1, 7.17 ERA) will get the start for the Astros opposite the RHP Shane Bieber (2-2, 5.74 ERA) and the Blue Jays. ABOUT JAVIER: RHP Cristian […]
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