Junior Caminero homers and honors Arozarena in ALCS Game 6 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
In Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on October 19, 2026, Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays hit a crucial two-run homer against the Cleveland Guardians. The blast in the seventh inning extended the Rays' lead to 5-1 and was significant in their 7-3 victory that secured a 4-2 series win. Caminero, who celebrated the homer by mimicking former teammate Randy Arozarena's signature gesture, acknowledged Arozarena during the game as he celebrated the moment. With this win, Tampa Bay advances to its third World Series, set to face the Milwaukee Brewers, with Game 1 on October 23, 2026.
- •Caminero's homer came off Guardians reliever Cade Smith.
- •The homer marked Caminero's first career playoff homer.
- •Rays' win secured a 4-2 series triumph in the ALCS.
- •Game 1 of the World Series against the Brewers is scheduled for October 23.
- •Arozarena, now with the Mariners, attended the game.
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Rays superstar Junior Caminero pays Randy Arozarena with perfect homage after Game 6 blast
"Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero delivered more than a crucial home run on Monday night, paying tribute to former teammate Randy Arozarena during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. The 23-year-old blasted a two-run homer off Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith in the seventh inning at Tropicana Field. The shot struck […] The post Rays superstar Junior Caminero pays Randy Arozarena with perfect homage after Game 6 blast appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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