TORONTO – Before Kazuma Okamoto’s first big-league game, he was a little nervous. He was excited, too, but some nerves were likely inevitable ahead of the first MLB game for the longtime Japanese star.
Standing by his locker in the Blue Jays’ clubhouse Friday afternoon, the 29-year-old said these past few days in Toronto had gone well, with friendly people and good food in his new home city, but he was looking forward to finally taking the field and contributing.
By the end of the night, Okamoto had made a considerable impact with his new team, collecting two hits, including a ninth-inning single that sparked a walk-off 3-2 win over the Athletics. And not only did he score the game’s winning run, but he also made a…