Blue Jays secure win over Astros, improving playoff positioning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Houston Astros 4-2 on June 22, 2026, at Rogers Centre. Dylan Cease pitched 5.2 innings, allowing 2 earned runs while striking out 8 batters. Despite leaving runners on base throughout the game, the Jays' offense managed 11 hits and bettered their record to.500, currently holding the third Wild Card spot in the American League. The Jays play their next game against the Astros at 4:00 PM on June 23, with Shane Bieber starting.
- •Dylan Cease pitched 5.2 innings with 2 earned runs and 8 strikeouts.
- •Blue Jays totaled 11 hits but left several runners on base.
- •Kazuma Okamoto hit a home run, contributing to the team's scoring.
- •Blue Jays' record improves to.500, holding the third Wild Card spot.
- •Next game scheduled for 4:00 PM on June 23 against the Astros.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Jays Beat Astros
"Astros 2 Blue Jays 4 We really should have scored more. It is funny how that line just types itself at the top of recaps. But we are back at .500, and, amazingly, hold the third Wild Card spot. Dylan Cease had a nice night. 5.2 innings, 3 hits, 2 earned, 4 walks and 8 […]
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