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Blue Jays top Astros in extras as Kazuma Okamoto sets rookie record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:21 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Blue Jays top Astros in extras as Kazuma Okamoto sets rookie record

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays edged the Houston Astros 5-4 in 10 innings on August 5 at Daikin Park. Kazuma Okamoto fueled the victory, driving in his 70th run of the season, marking the second-fastest pace for a Japanese player in MLB history. Despite being 54-61, Toronto remains competitive in the wild card hunt, only 3.5 games back. Next, the Blue Jays will face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, with a day game set for 2:20 p.m. ET.

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Status Watch

•Blue Jays improve to 54-61 with win over Astros
•Kazuma Okamoto records 70 RBIs in 112 games
•Blue Jays face Cubs next in day game on August 6
•Houston Astros lead AL West by 1.5 games

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10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Rookie Continues to Re-Write History Books in Latest Win

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The Blue Jays took two-of-three from the Houston Astros as Kazuma Okamoto continued the hot start to his career.
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Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:21 PM
Toronto Blue Jays Rookie Continues to Re-Write History Books in Latest Win
The Blue Jays took two-of-three from the Houston Astros as Kazuma Okamoto continued the hot start to his career.

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