Kazuma Okamoto hits winner for Blue Jays; Hanshin Tigers defeat DeNA

In Major League Baseball, Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hit a decisive RBI single in the fifth inning against Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom to secure a 7-2 victory, snapping a two-game losing streak.

In Nippon Professional Baseball, the Hanshin Tigers defeated the Yokohama DeNA BayStars 8-1. Pitcher Hiroto Saiki delivered a strong performance, pitching seven scoreless innings with six strikeouts. Infielder Hiroyuki Motoyama contributed significantly with three RBIs and strong defensive play, earning praise from manager Kyuji Fujikawa for his leadership and communication from the dugout.