The visiting Houston Astros will aim to maintain their success against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon in the decisive game of a three-game series.

Yainer Diaz's ninth-inning solo homer gave the Astros a 3-2 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday and a split of the first two games.

The Astros (79-67) have won four of five games against the Blue Jays this season and have won eight of the past 10 between the teams.

Toronto (83-62) is scheduled to start right-hander Kevin Gausman (9-10, 3.63 ERA), who has had his problems against the Astros. He is 3-5 with a 5.13 ERA in eight career starts Houston, including a loss on April 21, when he gave up four runs in six innings.

Houston's scheduled starter is right-hander Cristian Javier (1-2, 4.43), who is 2-1 with a 3.52 ERA in three car

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