Peña’s 2-run homer in 10th leads Astros over Blue Jays 8-7

Published April 24, 2022 4:37 PM

By KRISTIE RIEKEN
AP Sports Writer

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Jeremy Peña hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Houston Astros to an 8-7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and avoid a sweep. Kyle Tucker was on second as the automatic runner when Peña connected off closer Jordan Romano with one out. The Astros snapped a four-game skid and ended a four-game winning streak for the Blue Jays. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit an RBI double in the top of the 10th to put Toronto ahead.

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