Blue Jays build 7-0 lead, just enough to beat Astros
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George Springer hit a three-run home run, Spencer Horwitz had a solo shot and the host Toronto Blue Jays held on to defeat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Tuesday night.
The Blue Jays built a 7-0 lead in gaining a split of the first two games of the four-game series.
Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer for the Astros and Jose Altuve added three hits.
Toronto right-hander Jose Be