Clement’s 10th-inning homer gives Blue Jays 5-4 win over Astros

The Story in Brief

Ernie Clement’s two-run homer in the 10th inning gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. The game was tied 3-3 when Clement hit the first pitch from Bennett Sousa over left field, with Toronto’s automatic runner on second.

Houston reduced the deficit when Yordan Alvarez drove in its automatic runner, but he was thrown out trying to reach second. The Astros’ challenge failed and manager Joe Espada was ejected while arguing the call. Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run homer for Toronto, while José Altuve homered for Houston. Toronto won two of three games in the series.

The Indian Opinion

A late homer can make this look like a simple story of Toronto’s power, while Houston supporters may focus on the disputed outfield decision. Neither view captures the whole game. Houston went 3-for-9 with runners in scoring position, and Toronto’s pitching allowed six hits from the Astros’ starter but held them scoreless after the ninth. The practical measure now is whether Toronto can carry this finishing ability into Thursday’s make-up game in Chicago.

Source: hindustantimes.com

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