Yordan Alvarez hits walk-off homer as Astros rally past Rays 10-8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:43 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 on Independence Day at Daikin Park. The Rays initially surged to an 8-3 lead, powered by Junior Caminero's home run and a two-run shot by Richie Palacios. Houston responded with a strong comeback, highlighted by Yordan Alvarez's two homers, including a walk-off in the ninth. This loss marks a disappointing outcome for Tampa Bay, who had a five-run lead at one point in the game.
- •Junior Caminero homers for the Rays, making it 11 home runs in 11 games.
- •Alvarez hits two homers, including a walk-off in the ninth inning.
- •Rays led 8-3 before Astros mounted a comeback.
- •Tampa Bay was unable to close out the game despite a strong start.
- 10:43 AMYahoo Sports — Deep in the heart of Texas: Astros 10, Rays 8
"Is it me, or does it feel like the Rays almost never play well on holidays? Your gut feeling would be right, as Tampa Bay is now *checks notes* 10-18 on Independence Day. The Rays used some of their big pyrotechnics early, as the hottest bat in the sport, Junior Caminero, homered AGAIN in the […]
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