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Kazuma Okamoto powers Blue Jays past Reds 6-5 as Toronto snaps three-game skid
Kazuma Okamoto had two doubles and three RBIs as Toronto erased a 5-2 deficit and snapped a three-game skid.
On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 at Rogers Centre, with Kazuma Okamoto driving in three runs during the comeback.
Cincinnati built an early 5-1 lead after chasing starting pitcher Jose Soriano in the third inning, with Elly De La Cruz hitting a two-run double during a four-run rally.
Okamoto powered Toronto's offense with two doubles in the seventh inning, including a game-tying hit, while Nathan Lukes delivered the go-ahead single to complete the four-run rally.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in a run with a single in the seventh, turning the crowd around after apologizing before the game for controversial comments made on Wednesday.
Saturday's second-last game of the season features Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage facing Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder, who carries a 6-12 record this season.
Nathan Lukes connected a single of the lead in a seventh inning of four races, Kazuma Okamoto added two hits and three boosted runs, and the Toronto Tiles went back Friday night to beat 6-5 to the Cincinnati Reds.