Astros designated hitter Chris Carter mashed his 19th home run of the season Saturday afternoon in Toronto. Carter took starter Josh Johnson deep in the first inning for a three-run homer.
The slugger finished the game 1 for 3 with the three RBI in the 8-6 win. He added a walk and is batting .223 on the year. He has 51 RBI.
Carter has just six hits in his last 10 games for Houston and just four RBI, including the three he picked up Saturday.