Rays' Junior Caminero Hits 30 Homers in 5-4 Win Over Angels

Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays delivered a historic performance in a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels by hitting two home runs, bringing his season total to 30 and joining an elite group of Dominican-born players under age 22 to reach this milestone. His first homer was a career-long 447-foot two-run shot, followed by a 404-foot solo blast, contributing significantly to the Rays' offense alongside Christopher Morel and Nick Fortes, who also homered. Despite struggling recently at the plate, Caminero's power surge helped the Rays snap a losing streak and improve their position in the AL Wild Card race. Tampa Bay's pitching staff combined for 16 strikeouts, with Shane Baz striking out nine in four innings and Garrett Cleavinger earning the win. Mike Trout hit a three-run homer for the Angels, marking his 200th at Anaheim Stadium, but the Angels' pitcher Tyler Anderson extended his winless start streak to 19 games. The Rays' bullpen, including Griffin Jax who struck out three with bases loaded, preserved the lead, securing the team's second series win since the All-Star break.