Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto heads to the field to take his position in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 4, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 4, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto heads to the field to take his position in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 4, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 4, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 4, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 4, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 4, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto (C) of the Toronto Blue Jays is interviewed after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays strikes a pose after hitting an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto (L) of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with first base coach Mark Budzinski after hitting an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto (L) of the Toronto Blue Jays attempts to stretch an RBI double into a triple in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto (L) of the Toronto Blue Jays attempts to stretch an RBI double into a triple in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs autographs for fans before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani flies out in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (L) shakes hands with teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto after the team's victory over the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) and teammates huddle after the team's victory over the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) and teammates huddle after the team's victory over the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out swinging in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani flies out in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani flies out in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 28, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 28, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Kauffman Stadium

Baseball: Kauffman Stadium

File photo taken on June 28, 2025, shows Kauffman Stadium, the home stadium of the Major League Baseball team Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Kauffman Stadium

Baseball: Kauffman Stadium

File photo taken on June 28, 2025, shows Kauffman Stadium, the home stadium of the Major League Baseball team Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 28, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 28, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on June 28, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.