Kazuma Okamoto hits record‑breaking 23rd homer as Blue Jays fall 6-4 to Red Sox

Kazuma Okamoto delivered a three‑run home run, his 23rd of the season, breaking Shohei Ohtani's rookie record for a Japanese player. The blast came in the top of the seventh inning, bringing the Toronto Blue Jays within one run of the Boston Red Sox.

The Red Sox opened scoring in the first inning and added runs in the third and sixth, ultimately defeating the Blue Jays 6-4. Red Sox pitcher Trey Yesavage allowed three runs in four innings, while Boston's bullpen secured the win. Okamoto's homer was highlighted as a notable achievement in the game, and he has been described as the Blue Jays' MVP for the season.