Kirk Shines in Return as Jays Overpower Yankees 8-5

Jays get a huge lift from Okamoto’s monster shot, Kirk’s return to action

TORONTO - On any other night, the monster home run from Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto hit into the fifth deck in the first inning would have dominated the post-game chatter.

Jays get a huge lift from Okamoto's monster shot, Kirk's return to action

TORONTO - On any other night, the monster home run from Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto hit into the fifth deck in the first inning would have dominated the post-game chatter.

Toronto 8, N.Y. Yankees 5

A very happy return for Jays' starting catcher Alejandro Kirk in win over Yankees

Kirk's three-hit night helps to set the tone, Okamoto hits fifth-deck homer, but Yesavage struggles as Blue Jays defeat Yankees 8-5.

Alejandro Kirk stars in return as Blue Jays down Yankees

Alejandro Kirk had three hits, a walk, and two RBIs Friday night on his return from a fractured thumb and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 8-5.