APRIL 23, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Blue Jays offence musters just two hits against Astros as losing skid hits four The Toronto Blue Jays were rolled by the Houston Astros for the second night in a row, losing 5-1, and have been outscored 12-1 overall.
Nathan Lukes - Connects for first homer in loss Lukes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Houston.
Impact It was the first homer of the campaign by Lukes, who took Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco deep in the third inning. While Lukes does have four walks through his first 37 plate appearances of the year, he's batting just .200 with one double, five RBI and seven runs scored in 15 games. With Daulton Varsho (shoulder) nearing a return to Toronto's outfield, it's quite possible Lukes will be the odd man out when a corresponding move needs to be made in order to activate the former from the injured list.
APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Bassitt - Stumbles for first time this season Bassitt (2-1) took the loss against the Astros on Tuesday after allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
Impact Although Bassitt had allowed just two runs through his first four starts of the year, it was a struggle for him Tuesday. The veteran right-hander matched a season low with three punchouts, and most of the damage was done during a three-run first inning by the Astros. Bassitt still sports a 1.88 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and a sparkling 34:6 K:BB over 28.2 frames ahead of a tough matchup at home against Boston in his next scheduled outing. However, the righty does have a strong 2.27 ERA and 35:18 K:BB in seven appearances (43.2 innings) versus the Red Sox as a member of the Blue Jays since 2023.
APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Ronel Blanco - Works into seventh inning in win Blanco (2-2) gained the win against the Blue Jays on Tuesday after allowing one run on two hits and two walks in 6.2 innings. He struck out three.
Impact It was a much-needed bounce-back effort by Blanco, who induced 12 whiffs and gave up just two hits Tuesday after entering play with a dismal 6.38 ERA through his first four starts in 2025. The right-hander did yield a solo shot to Nathan Lukes in the third inning, but it was still Blanco's longest outing of the season in terms of innings pitched. Blanco now holds a 5.01 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB over 23.1 frames ahead of his next scheduled appearance, currently projected for next week at home against the Tigers.
APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 1, Astros 5 Final Score (04/22/2025) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Astros at Daikin Park
APRIL 23, 2025 • MLB.COM
MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 1, Astros 5 Final Score (04/22/2025) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Astros at Daikin Park
APRIL 23, 2025 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays vs. Astros Prediction, Odds, Picks - April 23
Preview the April 23 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.APRIL 23, 2025 • Data Skrive
