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Caminero hits three home runs as Rays dominate Royals 13-2

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Caminero hits three home runs as Rays dominate Royals 13-2

Summary

Junior Caminero's three home runs and six RBIs powered the Tampa Bay Rays to a 13-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. The Rays' pitching staff combined for 8 1/3 no-hit innings, with Ian Seymour and Casey Legumina leading the effort. Kansas City's only offense came in the ninth inning from Carter Jensen's two-run homer. This victory allowed the Rays to split the four-game series after dropping the first two contests. The Royals will start a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, while the Rays host the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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By the Numbers

•Caminero hit three home runs and drove in six runs.
•Rays pitchers combined for 8 1/3 no-hit innings against the Royals.
•The Royals managed just one hit in the game from Jensen.
•Rays split the four-game series with this victory.
•Both teams have upcoming three-game series starting Friday.

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7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Caminero has three homers against Royals, Rays combine for 8 1/3 no-hit innings in 13-2 win

What they're saying

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Junior Caminero hit three home runs and drove in six runs, Victor Mesa Jr. added a three-run homer and three pitchers combined for 8 1/3 no-hit innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 13-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Opener Casey Legumina retired the first four batters before Ian Seymour (4-1) took over in the second inning. The pair combined to retire the first 16 Kansas City batters before Starling Marte drew a one-out walk in the sixth off Seymour.
— Yahoo Sportsby ERIK ERLENDSSON

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