Clement, Sanchez Power Blue Jays Past Astros in Extra-Inning Thriller
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Late-inning home runs from Ernie Clement and Jesus Sanchez secure a 5-4 victory for Toronto.
The Toronto Blue Jays overcame the Houston Astros with a late-inning surge to secure a 5-4 victory in 10 innings on August 5, 2026, according to Sportsnet.
Jesus Sanchez contributed a two-run home run in a 1-for-3 performance to build early momentum. The game remained tight until the 10th inning, when Ernie Clement delivered the deciding blow. As reported by Sportsnet, Clement clinched the win for the Blue Jays with a two-run shot of his own.
The victory was fueled by the combined power of Sanchez and Clement, whose home runs proved to be the difference in the extra-inning contest.