Astros vs Blue Jays Preview: New Era Rotations Clash

The Astros just pulled off one of the wildest games you'll ever see. After Houston fell behind early, they clawed their way back in an epic eleven-inning battle on Tuesday. Loperfido smashed a go-ahead homer to right field. The ball rocketed off his bat like a missile. Houston won 9-7 to grab the lead in this series. Now they're riding high with momentum heading into Wednesday. This team knows how to fight back when things get tough.

The Blue Jays bring Trey Yesavage to the mound Wednesday. He's a young arm with serious talent for Toronto's future. Toronto's staff is loaded with elite starters like Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease. But injuries have tested them. The bullpen closer Jeff Hoffman helped Toronto reach the World Series last year. Houston's Josh Hader is one of baseball's most dominant closers too. This pitching matchup could decide the entire game. Both teams have weapons that shut down opponents late.

Both teams are dealing with hurt players right now. Houston lost shortstop Carlos Correa to ankle surgery and won't have him back until next season. The Astros are also missing starter Cristian Javier, though he's close to returning. Toronto's got injuries too. Key players like Addison Barger and Lenyn Sosa are working their way back. Both squads are fighting through lineup changes. Staying healthy becomes huge down the stretch. The team that keeps its best players on the field will have the advantage.