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Kazuma Okamoto
Coverage of Kazuma Okamoto in the Nexus archive.
- Nationals draw 6 walks against Shane Bieber in 4-run first inning, beat Blue Jays 8-6
The Nationals drew six walks against Shane Bieber in a four-run first inning and defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6. Luis García Jr. and Dylan Crews hit back-to-back home runs, and Kazuma Okamoto tied a Blue Jays rookie record with his 24th homer. Washington remains in the National League wild-card race.
- Rainout prevents Shota Imanaga from facing his rival and countryman Kazuma Okamoto
A rainout postponed Shota Imanaga's scheduled start against his rival Kazuma Okamoto, wiping out their anticipated matchup. The game between the Cubs and Blue Jays was rescheduled for August 6, and Imanaga will next start against the Mets.