Astros’ bullpen unravels in ninth inning against Blue Jays
Box score TORONTO – The Astros’ bullpen held and held and then broke. Blue Jays pinch-hitter Emilio Bonifacio led off the ninth inning Sunday with a stand-up double off Jose Cisnero, who was relieved by lefthander Wesley Wright. Lefthanded hitting Adam Lind – filling in for Jose Bautista, who was ejected – struck out looking. Another intentional walk to Edwin Encarnacion placed runners at first and second with one out. Wright took Colby Rasmus to 1-2 before falling behind 3-2. A bouncing single up the middle by Rasmus became a walk-off winner, giving the Blue Jays a 2-1 victory and series win at Rogers Centre. The Astros (35-69) fell to [...]
