Taylor Trammell homers for real as Astros beat Blue Jays 7-2, a night after his premature trot
One night after beginning a home-run trot on a ball that was caught at the wall, Taylor Trammell hit a three-run homer that counted, powering the Houston Astros to a 7-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays that evened their.
Taylor Trammell hit a three-run home run in the Houston Astros' 7-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, one night after he began a home-run trot on a ball that was actually caught at the wall by Blue Jays center fielder Myles Straw. The victory evened the three-game series at Daikin Park.
Taylor Trammell hit a three-run home run in the Houston Astros' 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, one night after he began a home-run trot on a ball that was actually caught at the wall by Blue Jays center fielder Myles Straw at Daikin Park. According to reports, Trammell did not realise the ball had been caught until after he had passed home plate. The homer capped a swift turnaround for the outfielder. Reports indicate the Astros activated him from the 10-day injured list on Monday, after he had been sidelined since August 20 with a neck strain suffered in a face-first collision. Trammell, who made his MLB debut in 2021, has also played for the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. The win evened Houston's three-game series against Toronto, with the Astros reportedly scheduled to host the deciding game at Daikin Park on Wednesday afternoon. Hayden Wesneski delivered a quality start, and according to reports Jose Altuve added three hits and two RBIs.
Trammell's three-run homer powers Astros past Blue Jays
Taylor Trammell drove in three runs with one swing on Tuesday night, powering the Houston Astros to a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park. His three-run home run anchored the Houston offense, and this one left no doubt — a night after he had circled the bases on a ball that was actually caught, Trammell's drive cleared the wall and counted.
According to reports, the homer was the hardest-hit ball of Trammell's career.
Hayden Wesneski gave Houston a quality start on the mound, holding Toronto in check as the Astros built their advantage. Jose Altuve also contributed at the plate, reportedly collecting three hits and driving in two runs in the win.
The victory evened the three-game series between the clubs at one game apiece, setting up a decider in Houston. For Trammell, the night offered a measure of redemption after Monday's awkward moment, when he began a home-run trot on a fly ball that Blue Jays center fielder Myles Straw hauled in at the wall. On Tuesday, the trot was earned.
One night after trotting on a caught ball, Trammell homers for real
Twenty-four hours earlier, Trammell had rounded the bases for a home run that never was. According to reports, the Astros outfielder drove a ball deep against Toronto at Daikin Park on Monday night and began his trot, only for Blue Jays center fielder Myles Straw to haul it in at the wall. Reports suggest Trammell did not realise the ball had been caught until after he had passed home plate.
There was no such confusion on Tuesday. Trammell's three-run shot left no doubt, clearing the wall and standing up on the scoreboard in a 7-2 win. According to reports, it was the hardest-hit ball of his career. The contrast could hardly have been sharper: one night an outfielder's premature celebration ended in a fly out, the next a swing that counted, helping Houston even the three-game series. For Trammell, the trot around the bases this time was fully earned.
Back from a neck strain, Trammell adds to a winding career path
Trammell's home run came just a day after he returned to the lineup. According to reports, the Astros activated him from the 10-day injured list on Monday, ending an absence that stretched back to August 20, when he suffered a neck strain in a face-first collision.
The homer was the latest chapter in a career that has taken Trammell across much of the league. An American outfielder, he made his MLB debut in 2021 and has since played for the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees before landing in Houston. The injury cost him several weeks of the season, but his return gave the Astros an additional option in the outfield as they moved through the final stretch of the schedule.
Trammell suffers a neck strain in a face-first collision and is sidelined.
The Astros activate Taylor Trammell from the 10-day injured list following his neck injury.
In a game against Toronto at Daikin Park, Trammell begins a home-run trot on a ball that is actually caught at the wall by Blue Jays center fielder Myles Straw.
Trammell does not realize the ball has been caught until after he has passed home plate.
Trammell hits a three-run home run in the Astros' 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays.
Trammell's home run is the hardest-hit ball of his career.
Hayden Wesneski delivers a quality start in the 7-2 win.
Jose Altuve records three hits and two RBIs in the 7-2 win.
The win evens the Astros' three-game series against the Blue Jays.
The Astros are scheduled to host the Blue Jays in the deciding game of the three-game series.
Series decider looms at Daikin Park
The victory set up a decider. The Astros were scheduled to host the Blue Jays in the deciding game of the three-game series on Wednesday afternoon, according to reports. The teams split the first two games, leaving the finale to settle the series.
The rubber match will take place at Daikin Park, the Astros' home in Houston. The 2025 season is the club's first with the stadium carrying the Daikin Park name; the ballpark was previously known as Minute Maid Park. The renaming makes this season the first in which the Astros have played their home schedule under the new signage.
Frequently asked questions
What did Taylor Trammell do against the Blue Jays?
Taylor Trammell hit a three-run home run in the Houston Astros' 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. According to reports, the homer was the hardest-hit ball of his career. The blast came one day after an embarrassing moment in the same series, when Trammell began a home-run trot on a ball that was actually caught at the wall by Blue Jays center fielder Myles Straw.
What happened with Taylor Trammell's premature home-run trot?
In a game against Toronto at Daikin Park, Trammell hit a deep fly ball and began rounding the bases as if he had homered. The ball was actually caught at the wall by Blue Jays center fielder Myles Straw for a fly out. According to reports, Trammell did not realize the ball had been caught until after he had passed home plate. The outcome of that game has not been reported.
When did Taylor Trammell come off the injured list?
According to reports, the Astros activated Trammell from the 10-day injured list on a Monday, following a neck injury. He had reportedly been sidelined since August 20 after suffering a neck strain in a face-first collision. His return came just before the series against Toronto in which he had his premature trot and, a day later, his three-run homer in the 7-2 win.
Who is Taylor Trammell and what teams has he played for?
Trammell is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros. He made his MLB debut in 2021 and previously played in the majors for the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees. He joined an Astros club playing its first season at Daikin Park in 2025, after the stadium was renamed from Minute Maid Park.
Who won the Astros-Blue Jays game and what happens next?
The Astros beat the Blue Jays 7-2 on Tuesday, with Trammell's three-run homer providing the big blow. Hayden Wesneski delivered a quality start, and according to reports, Jose Altuve recorded three hits and two RBIs. The win evened the three-game series, and the Astros were reportedly scheduled to host Toronto in the deciding game on Wednesday afternoon. The result of that game is not yet known.
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