Blue Jays defeat Athletics 4-2 behind home runs from Okamoto and Smith
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Kazuma Okamoto and Josh Smith hit solo home runs in the second inning to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento. Starting pitcher José Soriano limited the Athletics to two runs on six hits over seven innings of work to earn his 12th win of the season. Spencer Miles recorded his second save of the year after pitching two scoreless innings. The Athletics received solo home runs from Carlos Cortes and Donovan Walton in the loss, while starting pitcher Jack Perkins took the defeat after allowing four runs over his outing. The Blue Jays currently trail the Cleveland Guardians by one and a half games for the final American League wild-card position. The series concludes Wednesday with Brady Basso scheduled to pitch for the Athletics, while the Blue Jays have not yet named a starting pitcher.
- •Kazuma Okamoto recorded his 30th home run of his rookie season during the win.
- •José Soriano earned the victory after pitching seven innings with three strikeouts.
- •Spencer Miles secured his second save of the year with two hitless innings.
- •Carlos Cortes and Donovan Walton hit solo home runs for the Athletics.
- •The Blue Jays and Athletics conclude their series Wednesday at 3:00 Eastern time.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Okamoto and Smith hit homers to help Blue Jays down Athletics 4-2
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Jays Beat A’s
"Kazuma Okamoto and Josh Smith hit home runs, José Soriano worked seven innings of two-run ball, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 4-2 on Tuesday night. Toronto (72-73) sits a game and a half back of the Cleveland Guardians for the third and final AL wild-card spot. Smith, who was traded from the Texas Rangers on Aug. 3, opened the scoring in the second inning with a 360-foot shot to give Toronto a 1-0 lead.
"Blue Jays 4 A’s 2 We got off to an early lead today; Josh Smith and Kazuma Okamoto each homered in the second inning. And we got two more in the sixth. We got singles from Nathan Lukes, Vladimir Guerrero and Alejandro Kirk to start the inning. Lukes scored on the Kirk single. And Vlad […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:26 AMOkamoto and Smith hit homers to help Blue Jays down Athletics 4-2
Kazuma Okamoto and Josh Smith hit home runs, José Soriano worked seven innings of two-run ball, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 4-2 on Tuesday night. Toronto (72-73) sits a game and a half back of the Cleveland Guardians for the third and final AL wild-card spot. Smith, who was traded from the Texas Rangers on Aug. 3, opened the scoring in the second inning with a 360-foot shot to give Toronto a 1-0 lead.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:23 AMJays Beat A’s
Blue Jays 4 A’s 2 We got off to an early lead today; Josh Smith and Kazuma Okamoto each homered in the second inning. And we got two more in the sixth. We got singles from Nathan Lukes, Vladimir Guerrero and Alejandro Kirk to start the inning. Lukes scored on the Kirk single. And Vlad […]
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