Astros Win AL West Race on Yainer Diaz Ninth-Inning Homer

Yainer Diaz played a pivotal role in the Houston Astros' 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays with a clutch ninth-inning home run that broke a late tie. Diaz also contributed earlier with an RBI double in the second inning, while Carlos Correa hit his 200th career home run during the game. Astros pitcher Jason Alexander delivered a strong performance with seven scoreless innings, helping Houston maintain their narrow lead in the competitive American League West pennant race. Despite a late rally from the Blue Jays, including RBI singles from Andres Gimenez and Nathan Lukes, the Astros' bullpen, particularly Enyel De Los Santos and Bryan Abreu, secured the win. The game underscored the Astros' resilience following starter Luis Garcia's recent injury and showcased Diaz's growing power at the plate in 2025. Toronto's offense struggled again early in the game, continuing a trend of slow starts against Houston.