TORONTO -- George Springer homered twice and tied a career-high with five RBIs as Houston rocked Aaron Sanchez in his return from the disabled list, propelling the Astros to a 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.
Springer hit his 26th and 27th homers of the season, including a two-run shot off Sanchez (0-2) in the second inning. The All-Star outfielder had four hits, and the Astros improved their major league-leading record to 59-28.
Making his first appearance since May because of a blister on his pitching hand, Sanchez allowed a career-high eight runs in 1 2/3 innings.
Houston's Carlos Correa extended the longest active hitting streak in the majors to a career-high 15 with his 18th homer in the first inning. Evan Gattis added his seventh homer in the seventh.
The support eased Charlie Morton's (6-3) return to action. The right-hander, sidelined since May 24 with a right lat strain, gave Houston one-run ball over six innings, surrendering four hits to tie his season low.
Troy Tulowitzki ended Morton's shutout bid in the fifth with his sixth home run, a shot to center. Pinch-hitter Ezequiel Carrera added his sixth home run in the ninth against Francis Martes.
Sanchez had been out since May 20. He allowed a pair of homers, seven hits and four walks without getting a strikeout over 55 pitches. He was replaced by Mike Bolsinger during a six-run second inning in which Houston batted around.
Jose Altuve added three hits for Houston, and Josh ReddickMarwin Gonzalez and Carlos Beltran each had an RBI.
CHANGE OF PLANS
After converting 21 straight save opportunities, Roberto Osuna had his talents recognized Friday when he was selected for next week's All-Star Game as an injury replacement. The Mexican right-hander will be the 50th Toronto All-Star and the youngest Blue Jay to ever appear in the game -- his 22 years, 154 days will best Dave Stieb's 22 years, 352 days from 1980.
"I was actually going home on Sunday, so to change the plans and go to the All-Star Game, it's pretty fun," Osuna said.
 

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