Okamoto's Power Surge Boosts Jays' Offense

0:00On May 2nd, Kazuma Okamoto straight stole the show for the Blue Jays and their 7-3 win over the Twins on Friday at Target Field. He crushed two no-doubt homeruns to left field, his 6th and 7th of the season, and those swings flipped the game wide open. After each homer, Okamoto hits the dugout steps and the whole team lines up in a tunnel, bowing deep in respect before the real celebrating kicks off. It's a wild tradition that shows just how much he's earning their love. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is tearing it up at 342 batting average, second in the majors, but he's more about contact than power this year. The Jays need that slud behind him to protect the lineup and drive runner's home. Manager John Schneider says, you don't want Vlad or George Springer pressing for everything, but adding real pop changes the math. Okamoto's been making a strong case lately to lock down that cleanup spot full time. With these two threats stacked, pitcher space real heat through the heart of the order, and it could unlock the Jays' whole offense moving forward.

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