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Okamoto’s two homers power Blue Jays over Twins

5/3/2026

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Okamoto Hits Two Homers

Kazuma Okamoto hit two home runs as Toronto beat Minnesota 7-3 on Friday.
His solo fourth-inning shot and two-run fifth-inning homer gave a 6-2 lead after signing a four-year, $60 million deal.
Patrick Corbin earned his first win with Toronto, allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings and striking out four.
Lenyn Sosa recorded three hits, tying his career high, as Toronto improved to 15-17 and stayed six games behind the Yankees.

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Buxton Power Surge

Outfielder Byron Buxton hit a 363-foot homer off a 1-2 pitch from pitcher Dylan Cease at 99.6 mph.
He hit 10 homers in his last 17 games, lifting his slugging to .528.
He batted .312 with nine homers, 12 RBI, 16 runs and four walks.
Despite the surge, he is 0-for-19 with runners in scoring position.
His slump was linked to his center-field role in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Okamoto Hits Two Homers

Kazuma Okamoto hit two home runs as Toronto beat Minnesota 7-3 on Friday.
His solo fourth-inning shot and two-run fifth-inning homer gave a 6-2 lead after signing a four-year, $60 million deal.
Patrick Corbin earned his first win with Toronto, allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings and striking out four.
Lenyn Sosa recorded three hits, tying his career high, as Toronto improved to 15-17 and stayed six games behind the Yankees.

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