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Rays top Diamondbacks 6-1 with strong defense and timely hitting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:53 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Rays top Diamondbacks 6-1 with strong defense and timely hitting

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 at Tropicana Field on June 26. Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in the first inning after a controversial call that could have led to a strikeout. The Rays did not record a strikeout throughout the game, a rarity since 2013. Despite eight hits from the Diamondbacks, Tampa Bay's defense managed to limit scoring opportunities effectively. The Rays extended their lead with strong plays on both offense and defense.

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By the Numbers

•Junior Caminero homered for the Rays, turning the score from 1-0 to 3-1.
•Rays' defense prevented the Diamondbacks from capitalizing on scoring chances.
•This marks the first game without a strikeout for the Rays since June 15, 2013.
•Geraldo Perdomo opened the scoring for Arizona with a home run in the first inning.
•Tampa Bay maintained control throughout the game, leading to the final score of 6-1.

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2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Strikeouts Available Upon Request: Rays 6, Diamondbacks 1

What they're saying

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Somewhere in another baseball universe, the Arizona Diamondbacks challenge a called ball, and it gets overturned as strike three. Junior Caminero walks back to the dugout, shaking his head, and Friday night’s game unfolds a little differently. That is not the universe the Tampa Bay Rays played in on Friday night. Instead of Diamondbacks catcher […]
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