Okamoto Ties Japanese-Born Rookie HR Record with 22nd Homer

Kazuma Okamoto hit his 22nd home run of the season on Friday, tying Shohei Ohtani for the most home runs by a Japanese-born rookie in a single major league season. In Friday's 5-3 win over the Padres, Okamoto went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk. He continues to be a major impact player for the Blue Jays, contributing significantly to the team's current three-game winning streak.