In a clash of first-place teams, the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays locked horns in a Tuesday night series opener. Over the next three matchups, the Astros and Blue Jays could give fans a potential glimpse at a postseason showdown. Unfortunately for the Astros, starting pitcher Luis Garcia was pulled after just 1.2 innings against the Blue Jays tonight. According to Toronto beat writer Keegan Matheson on X (formerly Twitter), Garcia left the matchup due to injury. Expand Tweet

“Astros starter Luis Garcia just left the game after 1.2 innings with an injury,” posted Matheson. “This was just his 2nd start back after a long rehab from Tommy John. He motions to his throwing arm after the final pitch here.”

In just his second start after such a long layoff, Garcia was likely to be

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