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Kazuma Okamoto hits 28th home run in Blue Jays victory
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto hit his 28th home run of the season during a 7-0 victory against the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre. The solo shot, which hit the center-field backscreen, broke his previous club rookie home run record and puts him just two home runs away from the 30-home run milestone.
Okamoto also contributed defensively in the fifth inning, making a spectacular catch on a 103.1 mph liner to prevent a run. The Blue Jays' victory keeps them within 1.5 games of the Wild Card contention.
In other MLB news, Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga surrendered a three-run home run to the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning, leading to his exit from the game. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani did not pitch as planned due to recovery concerns regarding his left knee and right biceps, and he went hitless in five at-bats during his appearance as a batter.
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Chicago Cubs · Kazuma Okamoto · Seattle Mariners · Shota Imanaga · Toronto Blue Jays
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Kazuma Okamoto hit his 28th solo home run during the Blue Jays game against the Mariners. kaigai.ch
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Okamoto recorded a defensive assist by catching a 103.1 mph line drive hit by Taylor Ward.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners with a score of 7-0. kaigai.ch
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Okamoto's 28th home run broke the Blue Jays' rookie home run record.