Berrios makes quality start as Jays top Astros 3-2
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After an inconsistent year in his first full season with Toronto, Jose Berrios is playing like the reliable starter that the Blue Jays traded for in 2021 and later signed to a long-term deal.
TORONTO – After an inconsistent year in his first full season with Toronto, Jose Berrios is playing like the reliable starter that the Blue Jays traded for in 2021 and later signed to a long-term deal.
The right-hander made his seventh quality start of the season Thursday night, tossing six innings of four-hit ball in a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros.
“I think it’s execution, confidence and really being convicted with a plan,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “His stuff has always been good. It just comes down to executing.”
Berrios, who had a lofty 5.23 earned-run average last season, has allowed two runs or fewer in six of his last seven outings.
He’s 6-2 with a 2.53 earned-run average over his last 11 starts.
“I remember those last seven outings from 2021 with the Blue Jays,” Berrios said, recalling his strong finish to that season. “I feel the same way (now).”
The Blue Jays (36-28) scored all of their runs in the fifth inning and it held up for a third straight win.
Brandon Belt drove in Matt Chapman with a single for the go-ahead run against Houston starter Framber Valdez (6-5). Toronto has won nine of its last 11 games.
