Hunter Brown allows one run in three innings against Blue Jays

Hunter Brown took the mound for the Houston Astros against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 23, 2026, managing to limit the damage to just one run over three innings. He needed 85 pitches during the outing, showing signs of command issues with two walks and two hit batters, despite recording four strikeouts. The short start puts additional strain on an Astros bullpen already stretched thin, particularly without Bryan Abreu. Brown's solid season performance continues to keep his ERA below 2.00 as the Astros look ahead to their playoff push, necessitating longer outings from their ace.

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