Caminero and Mullens homer in Rays' 6-1 win over Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Cedric Mullins connected on a solo shot in the seventh as the Tampa Bay Rays claimed a 6-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in St. Petersburg. Caminero's homer marked his 20th of the season, while Mullins registered his seventh. Zac Gallen pitched for Arizona, allowing five earned runs over 6 2/3 innings. The Diamondbacks' only run came from a solo homer by Geraldo Perdomo in the first inning. The Rays have not announced a starting pitcher for their upcoming game against Arizona.
- •The Rays scored six runs, with two homers from Caminero and Mullins.
- •Caminero's homer traveled 427 feet to center field.
- •Nick Martinez pitched effectively for the Rays, allowing only one earned run.
- •Geraldo Perdomo hit a solo home run for the Diamondbacks.
- •The Rays' next game features Arizona's Jose Cabrera making his second start of the season.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Caminero and Aranda each homer to lead Rays past Diamondbacks 4-2
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Caminero and Mullens homer in the Rays' 6-1 win over the Diamondbacks
"Junior Caminero homered for the third consecutive game, Jonathan Aranda added a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays moved back into the top spot in the American League East with a 4-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The Rays moved ahead of the New York Yankees on winning percentage and occupy the top spot in the division for the first time since June 12. Tampa Bay’s current four-game winning streak is their longest since a five-game streak from May 17-22.
"Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Cedric Mullins connected in the seventh — both off Zac Gallen — and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Friday night. Caminero hit a 427-foot shot to center in the first after Yandy Díaz walked and Jonathan Aranda was hit by a pitch. Caminero has 20 homers this season, five in the last four games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 1:01 AMCaminero and Aranda each homer to lead Rays past Diamondbacks 4-2
Junior Caminero homered for the third consecutive game, Jonathan Aranda added a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays moved back into the top spot in the American League East with a 4-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The Rays moved ahead of the New York Yankees on winning percentage and occupy the top spot in the division for the first time since June 12. Tampa Bay’s current four-game winning streak is their longest since a five-game streak from May 17-22.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 1:45 AMCaminero and Mullens homer in the Rays' 6-1 win over the Diamondbacks
Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Cedric Mullins connected in the seventh — both off Zac Gallen — and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Friday night. Caminero hit a 427-foot shot to center in the first after Yandy Díaz walked and Jonathan Aranda was hit by a pitch. Caminero has 20 homers this season, five in the last four games.
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