Meyers hits 3-run homer as Astros use 7-run 1st inning to blitz Blue Jays

Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer in Houston's seven-run first inning, and the Astros beat Kevin Gausman and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Monday night.

Jose Abreu sparked Houston's fast start with a two-run double. After Kyle Tucker walked and Jeremy Pena reached on catcher interference by Danny Jansen, Julks made it 4-0 with another two-run double.

Meyers then hit a drive to right for his first homer of the season, capping the seven-run first.

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Gausman (1-2) was charged with eight runs, seven earned, and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked two.

The seven-run first was the biggest inning against Gausman in his career. It was the biggest first inning for Houston since August 2020.

Matt Chapman homered for Toronto in the second, and Santiago Espinal went deep in the eighth.