Junior Caminero hits home run in sixth straight game for Rays
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays hit a home run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals on July 1, 2026. This marks his sixth consecutive game with a home run, making him the youngest player since at least 1900 to achieve this feat. Caminero has now hit eight home runs during this streak, contributing to his total of 24 for the season. The Rays currently hold a 49-33 record and are leading the AL East race.
- •Caminero's streak began on June 25, 2026.
- •He hit three home runs in a single game on June 25.
- •Caminero is in his fourth season with the Rays.
- •The Rays have won six straight games.
- •Caminero is batting.294 with 52 RBI this season.
- 1:47 AMESPN — Rays' Caminero homers in sixth straight game
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Rays’ Junior Caminero becomes youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Rays star Junior Caminero extends streak, becomes youngest player since at least 1900 to hit home run in 6 straight games
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Rays' Junior Caminero becomes youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games
"Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero has become the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games. Caminero hit a 425-foot shot to left off Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo in the first inning on Wednesday night for his 24th homer of the season. The Rays star will celebrate his 23rd birthday on Sunday.
"Caminero hit a 425-foot shot to left off Royals right-hander Seth Lugo in the first inning for his 24th homer of the season.
"Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, 22, has become the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games.
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External links- ESPNJul 2, 2026, 1:47 AMRays' Caminero homers in sixth straight game
Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, 22, has become the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:12 AMRays’ Junior Caminero becomes youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games
Caminero hit a 425-foot shot to left off Royals right-hander Seth Lugo in the first inning for his 24th homer of the season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 12:23 AMRays star Junior Caminero extends streak, becomes youngest player since at least 1900 to hit home run in 6 straight games
Junior Caminero has now hit eight home runs in his last six games.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 12:15 AMRays' Junior Caminero becomes youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games
Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero has become the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games. Caminero hit a 425-foot shot to left off Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo in the first inning on Wednesday night for his 24th homer of the season. The Rays star will celebrate his 23rd birthday on Sunday.
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