Rays shut out Royals 4-0 behind McClanahan and Caminero's home run streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on July 1 at Kauffman Stadium. Junior Caminero hit his sixth consecutive home run, contributing to the victory alongside a strong performance from starting pitcher Shane McClanahan, who threw six shutout innings. The win marks the Rays' seventh straight, helping them maintain a 3.5-game lead over the New York Yankees in the AL East. With the trade deadline approaching, the need for additional starting pitching has become pressing for Tampa Bay to sustain their success.
- •Caminero's two-run homer started the scoring early in the game.
- •McClanahan pitched six innings without allowing any runs.
- •This win gives the Rays a seven-game winning streak.
- •The Rays currently lead the AL East by 3.5 games over the Yankees.
- •Rays manager Kevin Cash may seek to add starting pitchers before the trade deadline.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Rays SP Shane McClanahan providing pitching need as Junior Caminero displays power again
"As Tampa Bay received a standout pitching performance, the AL East leaders benefited from the young slugger's sixth homer in a row.
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