Kazuma Okamoto saw his 10-game hitting streak come to an end on Sunday as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 6-7 extra-innings decision to the Tampa Bay Rays. It was Okamoto’s first hitless game in May, ending a stretch where he had collected at least one hit in every contest since late April. The loss marked Toronto’s third straight defeat, widening their deficit to 10.5 games behind the division-leading Rays and casting doubt on their hopes of a second consecutive World Series appearance.
Okamoto went 1-for-4 on the day, with his lone hit—a single in the second inning—setting the stage for a three-run homer by teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. that briefly gave the Blue Jays a 4-2 lead. However, Toronto’s bullpen could not hold the advantage in extra innings, as Tampa Bay rallied to tie the game and eventually walked it off. The Blue Jays offense struggled with runners in scoring position, stranded six runners, and failed to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities.
The Blue Jays now face an uphill battle in the AL East, needing a strong turnaround to keep their postseason aspirations alive. Okamoto, who had been a key contributor during his streak, will look to start a new run as the team tries to snap their losing skid.
