Junior Caminero hopes to boost Rays in AL Division Series opener

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Junior Caminero hopes to boost Rays in AL Division Series opener
Summary

Junior Caminero is set to play a key role for the Tampa Bay Rays as they host the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the AL Division Series at Tropicana Field on Saturday. The Rays are looking to end a playoff losing streak that stretches back to 2021, with Caminero emphasizing the importance of playing good baseball. In their last four playoff games, the Rays have struggled offensively, scoring just two runs and hitting.161. Caminero, who hit 42 home runs this season, aims to fix the team's scoring issues following past disappointments in October.

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  • •Caminero hit 42 home runs this season, a franchise first with two 40-homer seasons.
  • •Rays have lost seven straight playoff games, including two last year.
  • •Game 1 against the Yankees starts Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET.
  • •In previous playoff struggles, the Rays hit.161 and scored only two runs in four games.
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Junior Caminero hit 42 homers this year. Now the Rays need him to fix an offense that has scored two runs in its last four playoff games.

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