Kazuma Okamoto's homer helps Blue Jays defeat Padres 5-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:57 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
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.
- •Blue Jays now on a three-game winning streak.
- •Shane Bieber allowed two earned runs in 4.2 innings pitched.
- •Kazuma Okamoto hit a three-run homer, leading the offense.
- •Next game scheduled with Trey Yesavage set to pitch for Toronto.
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Okamoto Homers, Jays Win
"Blue Jay 5 Padres 3 A three-game win streak. A few days ago that would have seemed impossible. We owe this one to Kazuma Okamoto, who hit a three-run home run in the fifth. In that fifth inning, Myles Straw started it with a bunt single (very nicely done Straw). Jonatan Clase flied out. Then […]
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