Kazuma Okamoto homers as Blue Jays defeat Astros 4-2
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Last updated Jun 23, 2026
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.
- •Kazuma Okamoto homered, his 17th of the season.
- •Myles Straw's sacrifice fly provided the go-ahead run.
- •Dylan Cease allowed two runs and struck out eight.
- •Louis Varland earned his 16th save of the season.
- •The Astros' Jeremy Peña left the game with a hamstring injury.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Kazuma Okamoto homers and Blue Jays' bullpen shuts the door in 4-2 victory over Astros
"Pinch-hitter Myles Straw drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning with one of Toronto's three sacrifice flies, and Kazuma Okamoto homered to help the Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Monday night. Louis Varland issued a leadoff walk to Yainer Diaz in the ninth, but Joey Loperfido grounded into a double play two pitches later.
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