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Kazuma Okamoto hits go-ahead single as Blue Jays defeat Royals 4-3

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Kazuma Okamoto hits go-ahead single as Blue Jays defeat Royals 4-3

Summary

Kazuma Okamoto recorded four hits and two RBIs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night in Kansas City. Okamoto provided the deciding run with an RBI single in the seventh inning, marking his second RBI performance of the contest. Nathan Lukes contributed three hits to the effort, including an early RBI single that helped the Blue Jays build a lead. The result brings Toronto to a 72-71 record, moving the team above.500 for the first time since April 3. With this win, the Blue Jays have secured seven victories in their last eight games.

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By the Numbers

•Kazuma Okamoto finished the game 4 for 5 with two RBIs.
•Toronto holds a 72-71 record after winning seven of its last eight games.
•The Blue Jays are now tied with the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild card spot.
•Nathan Lukes recorded three hits and one RBI for Toronto.

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Kazuma Okamoto had four hits and two RBIs, including a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, as the surging Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Saturday night to pull even with Cleveland for the final American League playoff spot. Toronto (72-71) won for the seventh time in eight games and moved over .500 for the first time since the Blue Jays were 4-3 on April 3. Okamoto went 4 for 5 with a double and broke a 3-all tie in the seventh with an RBI single.
— Yahoo Sportsby CODY FRIESEN

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