What happened: Kazuma Okamoto hit his 29th home run of the season, pulling an inside cutter to left field for a no-doubt shot. The blast continues his power surge in what has become a standout rookie campaign.
Why it matters: Okamoto sits one home run shy of the 30 mark, a milestone that would cap a breakout debut season. He entered the year already drawing comparisons to fellow Japanese-born sluggers for his power production.
By the numbers: 29 home runs this season, one shy of 30.
What to watch: Watch for Okamoto's next at-bat as he chases home run No. 30.