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Astros 6, Blue Jays 4

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Updated: April 11, 2014 at 03:11 AM

Astros 6, Blue Jays 4

TORONTO — Robbie Grossman and Jonathan Villar homered off R.A. Dickey and the Astros avoided a three-game sweep. Dallas Keuchel pitched seven strong innings for the Astros. Villar hit a three-run homer, Robbie Grossman had a two-run shot and Jason Castro added a solo shot as the Astros won for just the second time in eight games.

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