Astros overcome Blue Jays with pitching woes and hitting droughts

April 22, 2025, 11:21 pm

In a tightly contested MLB matchup, the Astros defeated the Blue Jays 5-1, capitalizing on stellar pitching and timely offensive plays. The Blue Jays’ scarce two-hit performance underscored mounting pressure and a frustrating skid amid a challenging series atmosphere.

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It is not the easiest time to be a Blue Jays starting pitcher — even when you’re pitching well. In fact, it hasn’t been comfortable for quite some time now. When runs are at such a premium for the faltering team’s offence, the pressure ramps up exponentially. Deep in the heart of Texas on...

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