Astros vs Blue Jays: Starting Lineup - Game two Preview

The Blue Jays look to keep the ball rolling on Wednesday night after a dramatic come from behind 4-3 win over the Houston Astros, headlined by Isiah Kiner-Falefa's two run double in the 8th, and Tyler Heineman's walk-off single in the 10th.

Blue Jays veteran Jose Berrios is on the bump versus Astros starter Jason Alexander. First pitch is at 7:07 PM ET on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

In his last outing Jose Berrios came away with a no-decision in a 12-9 win over the Reds, surrendering six runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks over two innings. He struck out two.

The veteran right-hander hadn't taken the mound since Aug. 23, but the extended rest didn't seem to help Berrios, who needed 66 pitches (35 strikes) to record just six outs.

The blow to his ERA was cushioned by an Isiah Kiner-Falefa throwing error in the second inning, but it's still the seventh time in 11 starts since the beginning of July that Berrios has been tagged for at least four runs, a stretch in which he carries a 5.47 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 2.4 HR/9 and 42:14 K:BB over 52.2 innings.

Jason Alexander gets the ball for Houston. In his last outing Alexander allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six batters over five innings in a no-decision against the Yankees.

Alexander wasn't dominant, and all three runs he allowed scored on a pair of Yankees homers.

Nonetheless, he kept Houston within arm's length, which proved critical when the Astros mounted a comeback over the sixth through eighth frames.

Alexander has now given up three or fewer runs in seven straight outings, posting a 2.79 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 38:10 K:BB across 38.2 innings during that span.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been key for Toronto with 23 home runs, 79 RBI and a batting average of .301 this season.

George Springer is slugging .547 this season, with a team-high 28 home runs. He's also collected 73 RBI.

Ernie Clement has collected 133 hits this season and has an OBP of .311. He's slugging .398 on the year.

Jose Altuve has a team-high 24 homers.

Pena's .304 batting average is a team-high mark.

Yainer Diaz is hitting .250 with 20 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 20 walks.

Blue Jays:Ryan Burr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Robinson Pina: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Alek Manoah: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Nick Sandlin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Angel Bastardo: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Astros:Spencer Arrighetti: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Bennett Sousa: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Josh Hader: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Kaleb Ort: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Walter: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ronel Blanco: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 60 Day IL (Hand), John Rooney: 60 Day IL (Concussion / nasal), Brendan Rodgers: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Isaac Paredes: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Hayden Wesneski: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Pedro Leon: 60 Day IL (Knee)