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Caminero homers, Mesa triples twice as Rays sweep Rockies 4-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Caminero homers, Mesa triples twice as Rays sweep Rockies 4-0

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Wednesday in Denver, completing a three-game sweep. Junior Caminero contributed significantly with his third home run of the series, while Victor Mesa Jr. recorded two triples. Nick Martinez pitched effectively into the sixth inning, improving his record to 11-3 this season. He allowed six hits without issuing a walk and is experiencing a strong stretch, including his fourth scoreless outing this season. The win marks Tampa Bay's 11th sweep of the year, approaching the club record, and sets them up for a series against Seattle starting Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Tampa Bay Rays improve to 11-3 with Nick Martinez's strong performance.
•Junior Caminero hits his third home run of the series.
•Victor Mesa Jr. triples twice, contributing to the offense.
•Rays record their 11th sweep of the season.
•Next, the Rays face Seattle, while Rockies travel to St. Louis.

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10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Junior Caminero homers and Victor Mesa Jr. triples twice as Rays beat Rockies 4-0 for 3-game sweep

What they're saying

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Junior Caminero homered for the third time in the series, Victor Mesa Jr. tripled twice and the AL-best Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. Nick Martinez pitched into the sixth inning to help Tampa Bay to its 11th sweep of the season. Martinez (11-3) bounced back from a rough outing against the Chicago White Sox on Friday and matched his career best in wins, set last season with Cincinnati.
— Yahoo Sportsby MICHAEL KELLY

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