Blue Jays ride an 8-run first inning to a 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks, snapping 4-game skid

TL;DR

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4, scoring eight runs in the first inning. This victory ended the Blue Jays' four-game losing streak and halted the Diamondbacks' four-game winning streak.

Key points

Blue Jays scored eight runs in the first inning
Kazuma Okamoto hit a solo homer and three RBIs
Ryne Nelson gave up eight runs in just one out
Corbin Carroll left the game with low back tightness
Blue Jays snapped a four-game losing streak

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PHOENIX (AP) — Kazuma Okamoto hit a solo homer and had three RBIs, Nathan Lukes added a three-run double and the Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run first inning to cruise past the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 10-4 victory Sunday that prevented a three-game sweep. Toronto snapped a four-game losing streak and ended Arizona's four-game winning streak. Ryne Nelson (1-2) was rocked for eight runs and got just one out. His season ERA jumped from 3.54 to 6.97. The first eight Blue Jays batters reached base on five singles, two doubles and a walk. Nelson finally struck out Brandon Valenzuela, but Lukes following with a bases-clearing double for an 8-0 lead, ending Nelson's day after only 30 pitches. Toronto starter Kevin Gausman (1-1) gave up two runs over six solid innings. He permitted seven hits and a walk while striking out four. Lukes — who entered the game batting .162 — finished with three hits. Okamoto hit his third homer in the third, smacking Andrew Hoffmann's slider 406 feet over the left-center wall. Arizona's Ildemaro Vargas has hit safety in his first 15 games this season, which extends a franchise record. He has an 18-game hitting streak dating to last season, which is the longest active run in the big leagues. Diamondbacks All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll left before the fifth inning because of low back tightness. Jorge Barrosa replaced him and hit a two-run homer in the seventh.

Up next

The D-backs are off Monday before continuing their homestand Tuesday. RHP (1-0, 3.38 ERA) faces RHP (0-2, 4.43). The Blue Jays continue their road trip Monday. RHP (0-0, 1.74 ERA) opposes Angels LHP (1-1, 3.57). \\_ AP MLB:

Q&A

What caused the Blue Jays to win against the Diamondbacks?

The Blue Jays scored eight runs in the first inning, which set the tone for their 10-4 victory.

How did Kazuma Okamoto perform in the game?

Kazuma Okamoto hit a solo homer and had three RBIs during the game.

What happened to Corbin Carroll during the game?

Corbin Carroll left the game before the fifth inning due to low back tightness.