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Houston has been one of baseball’s hottest teams over the past two-plus months, and the Blue Jays are walking into Daikin Park at a difficult moment. The Astros have won 10 of their last 11 games — a stretch that includes two five-game winning streaks — and carry an 8-2 mark over their last 10 into this matchup. Yordan Alvarez is the engine driving all of it, hitting .330 with 35 home runs and 84 RBI, numbers that put him in the conversation for the best hitter in the American League right now. Jeremy Peña has been nearly as dangerous, batting .320 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI.

Toronto arrives having gone 6-4 over its last 10, a stretch that shows some life in a team that has struggled to stay afloat in the AL East. Kevin Gausman picked up his first win since May 22 in his most recent start, a sign that the veteran right-hander may be rounding back into form. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is listed as day-to-day with a hamstring issue, which adds a layer of uncertainty to Toronto’s offensive plans. The Blue Jays need contributions across the board, and this road trip against a surging Houston club will test exactly how real their recent improvement has been.

Toronto Blue Jays at Houston Astros Game Information

Game Date: August 04, 2026
Game Time: 08:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Space City Home Network and MLB.TV – Houston Astros
Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Houston leads the AL West and has built its position through a remarkable turnaround — the Astros are 37-24 since May 22, tied for the best record in the American League over that span. Toronto sits 13.5 games back in its division, making the standings math increasingly difficult. What this game offers the Blue Jays is a chance to measure themselves against a team playing its best baseball of the season. For Houston, every win tightens its grip on a division title and builds the kind of momentum that matters when October arrives.

Houston Astros Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 58-56
Home Record: 29-28
Away Record: 29-28
Division Record: 15-10
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .509

Toronto Blue Jays Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 53-60
Home Record: 28-31
Away Record: 25-29
Division Record: 8-11
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .469

Stat Leaders

Houston Astros (58-56, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 0.330
RBI Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 84 RBI
Home Run Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 35 HR
Runs Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 77 Runs
Hits Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 134 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Cam Smith, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Josh Hader, 1.17 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Peter Lambert, 108 K
Wins Leader: Peter Lambert, 8 W
Saves Leader: Josh Hader, 15 SV

Toronto Blue Jays (53-60, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Eloy Jiménez, 0.290
RBI Leader: Kazuma Okamoto, 69 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kazuma Okamoto, 24 HR
Runs Leader: Kazuma Okamoto, 58 Runs
Hits Leader: Ernie Clement, 122 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Andrés Giménez, 13 SB
ERA Leader: Louis Varland, 1.11 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Dylan Cease, 174 K
Wins Leader: Dylan Cease, 7 W
Saves Leader: Louis Varland, 24 SV

What to Watch For

The pitching matchup puts two starters in very different places. Shane Bieber takes the ball for Toronto carrying a 5.11 ERA and a 3-2 record — numbers that reflect a difficult season for a pitcher who was once among the game’s most reliable arms. Across from him, Cristian Javier has posted a 6.58 ERA through his appearances this season, so neither starter enters with a strong case for dominance. The team that gets length and avoids the bullpen early may have a significant advantage.

On the offensive side, Alvarez is the obvious focal point for Houston, but Christian Walker has quietly been a consistent force with 22 home runs and 64 RBI. For Toronto, Kazuma Okamoto has produced 24 home runs and 69 RBI, and Jesús Sánchez is hitting .271 with seven home runs. The Blue Jays also recently acquired Daulton Varsho, who brings nine stolen bases and solid versatility to the outfield mix. With Guerrero listed as day-to-day, Toronto’s supporting cast will need to carry more weight than usual against a Houston rotation and bullpen that has been executing at a high level. Josh Hader anchors the back end with a 1.17 ERA and 15 saves.

Houston Astros Injury Report

Brice Matthews – Knee (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Brice Matthews on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.
Carlos Correa – Ankle (D60) – The Houston Astros Carlos Correa was transferred to the 60-day injured list, he underwent season-ending surgery to repair a tendon tear in his left ankle, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com.
Mike Burrows – Elbow (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Mike Burrows on the 15-day injured list with right elbow neuritis.
Brandon Walter – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Brandon Walter on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left elbow surgery.

Toronto Blue Jays Injury Report

Patrick Corbin – Shoulder (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed LHP Patrick Corbin on the 15-day injured list with left teres major strain.
Addison Barger – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred INF Addison Barger from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Spencer Arrighetti – Foot (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list due to right foot nerve irritation.
Joe Mantiply – Knee (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred LHP Joe Mantiply to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation.
Bowden Francis – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list following a right UCL reconstruction.
Yimi García – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Yimi García to the 60-day injured list following right elbow ulnar nerve and AC joint surgery.
José Berríos – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP José Berríos from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow stress fracture.
Jonatan Clase – Foot (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed OF Jonatan Clase on the 10-day injured list with left plantar fasciitis.
Anthony Santander – Shoulder (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred OF Anthony Santander to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder labral tear.
Lenyn Sosa – Wrist (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred INF Lenyn Sosa from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right wrist contusion.
Cody Ponce – Knee (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Cody Ponce to the 60-day injured list with right knee ACL sprain.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Hamstring (Day-to-Day) – Guerrero is not in the lineup for Wednesday’s (Jul. 29) game against the Nationals.

Houston Astros Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 04, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 05, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 07, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 08, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 09, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 10, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
August 11, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
August 12, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
August 14, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
August 15, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 04, 2026 at Houston Astros
August 05, 2026 at Houston Astros
August 06, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 07, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 08, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 09, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 10, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 11, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 12, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 13, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox

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