Junior Caminero hits 39th home run as Rays defeat Braves 7-1
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Junior Caminero led the Tampa Bay offense with his 39th home run in a 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Truist Park. Caminero finished the game 2 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored, including a 455-foot blast in the first inning that gave him the American League home run lead. Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta earned the win, limiting the Braves to one run over six innings while extending his recent effective stretch since joining the team. The Rays combined for four home runs in the contest, with Liam Hicks, Yandy Díaz, and Richie Palacios also contributing. The Braves starter A.J. Smith-Shawver took the loss after surrendering four runs in 3 1/3 innings. Tampa Bay continues its series on Wednesday with Griffin Jax scheduled to face Atlanta's Reynaldo López.
- •Junior Caminero recorded his 39th home run of the season.
- •Freddy Peralta allowed one run across six innings to earn his third consecutive win.
- •The Rays hit four total home runs during the 7-1 win.
- •Chandler Simpson stole his 40th base of the season for Tampa Bay.
- •Rays pitcher Griffin Jax faces Braves pitcher Reynaldo López on Wednesday.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Junior Caminero hits his 39th homer as the Rays beat the Braves 7-1
"Junior Caminero hit his 39th home run, one of four homers by Tampa Bay, and the Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Tuesday night. Freddy Peralta (8-11) allowed just one run in six innings to win his third straight start. Caminero was 2 for 3 with a walk, hit by pitch and two runs scored.
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