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Caminero's three-run homer sparks Rays' eight-run eighth inning rally

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Caminero's three-run homer sparks Rays' eight-run eighth inning rally

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Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on August 10. The Rays rallied from trailing 6-2, with Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda setting the stage by getting on base. Chandler Simpson's RBI single tied the game, and Taylor Walls added a two-run single for an 8-6 lead. The Athletics initially led thanks to an RBI double and a home run from Zack Gelof, who returned from injury. The Rays' next game features RHP Nick Martinez starting against RHP Mason Barnett for the Athletics.

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•Caminero's homer was his 34th of the season.
•Rays scored eight runs in the eighth inning.
•Zack Gelof made his return from injury and contributed for the Athletics.
•Rays' Chris Roycroft earned the win, pitching in the seventh inning.
•Next game features Nick Martinez for the Rays and Mason Barnett for the Athletics.

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4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Caminero hits a three-run homer as Rays rally with an eight-run eighth and beat the Athletics 10-6

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Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night. Caminero hit his 34th of the year after Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda both singled to kick off the inning, bringing the Rays within one. Chandler Simpson's RBI single tied the game, and Taylor Walls hit a two-run single to give Tampa Bay an 8-6 lead.
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Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:55 AM
Caminero hits a three-run homer as Rays rally with an eight-run eighth and beat the Athletics 10-6
Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night. Caminero hit his 34th of the year after Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda both singled to kick off the inning, bringing the Rays within one. Chandler Simpson's RBI single tied the game, and Taylor Walls hit a two-run single to give Tampa Bay an 8-6 lead.

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