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Blue Jays 8-5, Okamoto 423-foot blast ends Yankees streak

6/13/2026

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Blue Jays Victory

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on June 12, 2026 at Rogers Centre.
Kazuma Okamoto hit a 423-foot home run, the 10th Blue Jays player to reach the upper deck.
Alejandro Kirk went 3-for-3 with two RBIs in his return from a fractured left thumb.
Cody Bellinger’s 10th season homer came as Ryan Weathers allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings, ending the Yankees’ four-game winning streak.

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Blue Jays Roster Moves

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list with left-wrist inflammation, retroactive to June 10.
They recalled Davis Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo and designated backup catcher Tyler Heineman for assignment after his .410 OPS stretch.
Alejandro Kirk was activated and returned to the cleanup spot for the series opener.
Schneider said the moves aim to boost performance and stabilize the clubhouse as the Yankees series begins.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 the Toronto Blue Jays became the first Canadian team to win a major-league championship, beating the Atlanta Braves in six games of the World Series—the first Fall Classic played outside the United States. The win was Toronto’s first title since the Maple Leafs’ 1967 Stanley Cup and led to a repeat in 1993, a benchmark cited for the club’s 2026 goals.

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Blue Jays Victory

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on June 12, 2026 at Rogers Centre.
Kazuma Okamoto hit a 423-foot home run, the 10th Blue Jays player to reach the upper deck.
Alejandro Kirk went 3-for-3 with two RBIs in his return from a fractured left thumb.
Cody Bellinger’s 10th season homer came as Ryan Weathers allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings, ending the Yankees’ four-game winning streak.

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