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The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Houston Astros 4–2 on June 22 at Rogers Centre in a low-scoring matchup that stayed under the 7.5 Vegas total. Toronto's offense managed 11 hits and 4 RBIs despite striking out 8 times, posting a .706 OPS while Houston managed just 5 hits with no home runs and a .727 OPS that failed to translate into run production. The Astros struck out 9 times and were held scoreless after scoring 2 runs, a significant offensive drought against a Blue Jays pitching staff that allowed 5 hits and 2 earned runs with a 4.10 ERA. Houston's pitching faltered, surrendering 11 hits and 4 earned runs with a 4.84 ERA, unable to keep pace in a game that hinged on Toronto's modest but timely hitting. The Blue Jays' clean defensive play with no errors proved decisive in a contest where neither team dominated, but Toronto's slightly superior run prevention kept Houston's potent lineup largely in check. The Astros' inability to capitalize on walks and baserunners suggests continued offensive inconsistency heading into their next division matchup.