Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings, Isaac Paredes homered twice, and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 after a lengthy rain delay on Thursday night.

Toronto Blue Jays (33-29, third in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (34-28, second in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: TBD; Twins: Bailey Ober (4-1, 3.