Kazuma Okamoto homers as Blue Jays defeat Astros 4-2

The Blue Jays secured a 4-2 victory over the Astros on June 22 in Toronto. Kazuma Okamoto hit a home run, tying the game at one, while Myles Straw drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings but struck out eight batters. Joey Loperfido grounded into a double play in the ninth, but Louis Varland closed the game for his 16th save. The Blue Jays improve to.500 for the first time since May 29 as they begin a 10-game homestand.

• 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Kazuma Okamoto homers and Blue Jays' bullpen shuts the door in 4-2 victory over Astros