Kazuma Okamoto's homer helps Blue Jays defeat Padres 5-3

The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on July 10, 2026, marking their third consecutive win. Kazuma Okamoto played a pivotal role, hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning that tied him with Shohei Ohtani's record for home runs by a Japanese-born rookie, with 22. Shane Bieber had a mixed outing on the mound, allowing two earned runs in 4.2 innings before being replaced. The Jays maintained a lead for most of the game, aided by contributions from Myles Straw, Ernie Clement, and Vladimir Guerrero. The teams are set to meet again with a late start today.

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