After a day off came signs of an awakening. On Monday, Christian Walker was held out of the Houston Astros lineup for the first time this season. Manager Joe Espada deemed it a "breather" for the first baseman amid a difficult start,

Christian Walker homered in a three-run second, Ryan Gusto pitched well into the sixth and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Wednesday night to sweep the three-game series.

Christian Walker continued his hot streak by slugging a homer to spark a three-run second inning, and rookie starter Ryan Gusto held the Blue Jays to one run and three hits in 5 2/3 innings to lead the Astros to a 3-1 win Wednesday night at Daikin Park.