The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4, showcasing a strong offensive performance. Kazuma Okamoto hit a home run, while Kevin Gausman pitched effectively, allowing only two earned runs over six innings.
Key points
Toronto Blue Jays scored 10 runs against Arizona Diamondbacks
Kazuma Okamoto hit a home run and a double
Kevin Gausman allowed two earned runs in six innings
Nathan Lukes had three hits including two doubles
Next game is against Anaheim Angels
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Apr 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto wears the home run jacket as he celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Apr 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto wears the home run jacket as he celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Offence! By the Toronto Blue Jays! So the legends were true…
After a terrible four game stretch, this win was cathartic.
This one got late early. Nathan Lukes lead the game off with a single, Ernie Clement doubled to put runners on second and third, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lined a single to bring them home. Jesus Sanchez, Eloy Jimenes and Andres Gimenez each singled in turn to score a third and load the bases, and then a Kazuma Okamoto double to left increased the margin to five. After a Myles Straw walk, Brandon Valenzuela was the only Blue Jay not to reach the first time through the order, striking out swinging. Not to worry, as Nathan Lukes lined a double to left for his second hit of the inning, clearing the bases. That spelled the end for , who recorded just one out while giving up eight. Reliever escaped the inning from there and get through the second unscathed, but Okamoto lead off the third with a home run to run the Jays tally up to nine. The tenth run came in the next frame, as Vlad singled, was pushed up on a Sanchez walk, advanced on a wild pitch, and came home on a Gimenez sac fly.
Meanwhile, stayed sharp. He gave up a ground ball single in the first, and one run on a walk and a pair of singles in the bottom of two. He went back to holding the snakes scoreless in the third, fourth and fifth. got one more back in the sixth, on a Lourdes Gurriel jr. single and an double. All in all, Gausman gave up two earned on seven hits and a walk over six, striking out four.
gave two back in the bottom of the seventh, on a single and a home run. 10-4 would be the final, as and combined to shut the door.
**Jays of the Day:** Nobody actually qualifies because the good work was spread around. Lukes had three hits and two doubles, Vlad had three of his own, and Okamoto had a homer and a double. Every Jays batter got on base. Gausman also deserves a nod.
**Less So:** Nobody.
Tomorrow it’s on to Anaheim for \ ***Blue Jays After Dark***. (0-0, 1.74) will try to finally get a win in the books after four excellent but indecisive starts. The offence will contend with (1-1, 3.57). First pitch is set for 9:38pm ET.
Q&A
What were the key highlights of the Blue Jays vs Diamondbacks game on April 19, 2026?
The Blue Jays scored ten runs with notable contributions from Kazuma Okamoto, who hit a home run, and Nathan Lukes, who had three hits including two doubles.
How did Kevin Gausman perform in the game against the Diamondbacks?
Kevin Gausman pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs on seven hits and one walk, while striking out four batters.
What is the next game for the Toronto Blue Jays after their victory over the Diamondbacks?
The Blue Jays will face the Anaheim Angels, with Dylan Cease scheduled to pitch against Reid Detmers.
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