Okamoto Homers Twice, Jays Beat Twins
Kazuma Okamoto hit two home runs and drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-3. The Blue Jays' offense supported the pitching with 11 hits, including contributions from Lenyn Sosa and Yohendrick Pinango. Patrick Corbin pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two earned runs, while the bullpen held off a late Twins threat.
- ▪Kazuma Okamoto hit two home runs, scored three runs, and recorded three RBI in the game.
- ▪Patrick Corbin pitched 5.1 innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs while striking out four.
- ▪The Blue Jays recorded 11 hits and scored seven runs, capitalizing on a wild pitch and defensive errors by the Twins.
- ▪Tyler Rogers and Jeff Hoffman each pitched scoreless outings in relief, helping secure the win.
- ▪Byron Buxton hit a home run off Corbin in the third inning, accounting for two of the Twins' three runs.
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