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Associated Press
2 hours ago
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Caminero hits 2 of Tampa Bay's season-high 5 homers as Rays rout Astros 16-3
HOUSTON (AP) — Junior Caminero hit two of Tampa Bay's season-high five home runs and Zack Littell threw his first career complete game as the Rays sailed to a 16-3 victory over the Houston Astros Saturday. Littell (5-5) allowed 10 hits and three runs with six strikeouts. The Rays have won each of Littell's last seven starts and he's 5-0 in that stretch. The 21-year-old Caminero had a career-best four hits and drove in five runs. The performance comes after he set a career high with six RBIs on Thursday in a 13-3 victory. Yandy Díaz, Jake Mangum and Josh Lowe also homered for the Rays, who had a season-best 18 hits and whose 16 runs tied a season high. Díaz had a two-run shot in the third and Caminero put the Rays in front 4-3 with his solo homer to the seats in left field to start the fourth. Tampa Bay led by 2 when Brandon Lowe extended his hitting streak to a career-long 13 games with an RBI double with one out in the sixth. Caminero followed with double to make it 7-3. Mangum, a rookie who came off the injured list Friday, smacked a ball to the bullpen in right-center for his first career homer to push the lead to 9-3 and a two-run shot by Josh Lowe left Tampa Bay up 11-3. There were two on with one out in the eighth when Caminero went deep again to make it 14-3 and give him his first career multi-homer game. Jeremy Peña homered twice for the Astros, who fell to 1-2 in this four-game series. Houston starter Colton Gordon (0-1) allowed five hits and four runs in five innings. Key moment Tampa Bay's six-run seventh inning made it 11-3. Key stat Tampa Bay allowed four or fewer runs for the 12th straight game, which is the team's longest streak since a 16-game stretch to end the 2021 season. Up next Tampa Bay's Taj Bradley (4-4, 4.38 ERA) opposes RHP Hunter Brown (7-3, 2.00) when the series concludes Sunday. ___ AP MLB:
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Why Junior Caminero's monster game was the difference in the Tampa Bay Rays' win over the Houston Astros
Why Junior Caminero's monster game was the difference in the Tampa Bay Rays' win over the Houston Astros (Image Source: Getty Images) One standout performance from Junior Caminero was enough to turn a close game into a clear victory for Tampa Bay. It was the 21-year-old infielder's six-RBI night that led his team to a 13-3 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Caminero's outstanding offensive performance broke the Houston Astros' winning streak and displayed why he will be important for Tampa Bay's future championship plans. His ability to hit well in tight games showed the maturity of a much older player. Junior Caminero's clutch hitting transforms a tight contest into Tampa Bay Rays blowout The game changed in the seventh inning as both teams were tied at 3-3 and seemed to have the momentum. Junior Caminero was in the batter's box against Houston Astros' Bryan King, since both runners were in scoring position and the game hung in the balance. A three-run homer by the Tampa Bay Rays next led to their first advantage of the inning and made them feel better in the game. Here, Junior Caminero clearly demonstrated how he was up to the task when his team was counting on him. The Dominican player had contributed an RBI single earlier in the game, but what he did in the seventh brought him true stardom. The hit marked his eleventh homer and showed the kind of clutch play championship teams need from their young stars. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Balneário Arroio Do Silva (consulte o preço) Alarmes Saiba Mais Undo Tampa Bay Rays' balanced offensive attack complements Junior Caminero's brilliance Junior Caminero got all the attention for his huge night, but the Tampa Bay Rays' victory proved they can win in many ways. Thanks to their aggressive baserunning strategy, the team managed five stolen bases and increased their Major League Baseball-leading total to 81 this season. Yandy Díaz's RBI single was pivotal before Junior Caminero hit his home run. The Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of errors by the Houston Astros, with first baseman Victor Caratini making one, showing their readiness to take chances in scoring runs. With strong batting and great pitching, the Tampa Bay Rays were able to outperform their opposition. With the win, the Tampa Bay Rays have a good start to their series with the Houston Astros, where right-handed Ryan Pepiot will face Framber Valdez in Friday night's game. You can watch the game on your local sports channels or online. Also Read: MLB takes bold step into women's sports with Athletes Unlimited Softball stake Junior Caminero's breakout performance serves as a reminder that baseball's most memorable moments often emerge from unexpected sources. His combination of power, clutch hitting, and poise under pressure suggests that Tampa Bay Rays fans have discovered their next franchise cornerstone, capable of delivering championship-calibre performances when the stakes are highest.
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Chris Sale becomes fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts as Braves beat Phillies 9-3
Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night to split a doubleheader. The Phillies won the afternoon game 5-4. Sale (3-3) struck out Edmundo Sosa in the sixth inning for his eighth strikeout, to reach the milestone. He did it in 2,026 innings, surpassing the record of 2,107 2/3 set by Randy Johnson. Sale became the 40th pitcher in major league history to reach 2.500 strikeouts and joined Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer as the only active pitchers to have reached that plateau. Sosa was the last hitter Sale faced. He allowed just two hits in six shutout innings. Austin Riley had a double, a homer, and four RBIs, Ozzie Albies homered and drove in three, and Luke Williams had a pair of RBIs for the Braves, who snapped a three-game losing skid. Zack Wheeler (6-2) allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings for the Phillies, who lost for just the second time in their last 13 games. TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement homered and had five RBIs, Bo Bichette homered and drove in three runs, and Toronto used an eight-run second inning to rout the struggling Athletics. José Berríos (2-2) and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the Blue Jays recorded their second straight shutout and fourth of the season. All four have come since May 20. The Athletics have lost three straight and 14 of 15, getting outscored 117-44 in that span. The A's have been outscored by 101 total runs this season. They've lost by 10 or more runs an MLB-worst seven times. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer and George Springer added a solo shot for Toronto. Alejandro Kirk reached base four times, scored twice and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. The A's have allowed at least one home run in 11 consecutive games, giving up 25 total homers in that span. Athletics opponents have hit 84 home runs this season. Berríos struck out nine in six innings to win for the first time since April 7 at Boston. Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez (0-3) allowed seven runs and six hits in 1 2/3 innings, his third straight losing start. RAYS 13, ASTROS 3 HOUSTON (AP) — Junior Caminero homered and drove in a career-high six RBIs to lead Tampa Bay to a win over Houston. The game was tied 3-all with no outs and two on in the seventh when Yandy Díaz's RBI single put the Rays on top. Tampa Bay made it 5-3 when Jonathan Aranda reached and Díaz scored on a fielding error by first baseman Victor Caratini. Caminero then connected off Bryan King (3-1) on his 11th homer this season to push the lead to 8-3. The 21-year-old Caminero, who finished a triple shy of the cycle, drove in two more runs on a double in Tampa Bay's five-run eighth that made it 13-3.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Chris Sale becomes fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts as Braves beat Phillies 9-3
Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night to split a doubleheader. The Phillies won the afternoon game 5-4. Advertisement Sale (3-3) struck out Edmundo Sosa in the sixth inning for his eighth strikeout, to reach the milestone. He did it in 2,026 innings, surpassing the record of 2,107 2/3 set by Randy Johnson. Sale became the 40th pitcher in major league history to reach 2.500 strikeouts and joined Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer as the only active pitchers to have reached that plateau. Sosa was the last hitter Sale faced. He allowed just two hits in six shutout innings. Austin Riley had a double, a homer, and four RBIs, Ozzie Albies homered and drove in three, and Luke Williams had a pair of RBIs for the Braves, who snapped a three-game losing skid. Advertisement Zack Wheeler (6-2) allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings for the Phillies, who lost for just the second time in their last 13 games. BLUE JAYS 12, ATHLETICS 0 TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement homered and had five RBIs, Bo Bichette homered and drove in three runs, and Toronto used an eight-run second inning to rout the struggling Athletics. José Berríos (2-2) and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the Blue Jays recorded their second straight shutout and fourth of the season. All four have come since May 20. The Athletics have lost three straight and 14 of 15, getting outscored 117-44 in that span. The A's have been outscored by 101 total runs this season. They've lost by 10 or more runs an MLB-worst seven times. Advertisement Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer and George Springer added a solo shot for Toronto. Alejandro Kirk reached base four times, scored twice and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. The A's have allowed at least one home run in 11 consecutive games, giving up 25 total homers in that span. Athletics opponents have hit 84 home runs this season. Berríos struck out nine in six innings to win for the first time since April 7 at Boston. Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez (0-3) allowed seven runs and six hits in 1 2/3 innings, his third straight losing start. RAYS 13, ASTROS 3 HOUSTON (AP) — Junior Caminero homered and drove in a career-high six RBIs to lead Tampa Bay to a win over Houston. Advertisement The game was tied 3-all with no outs and two on in the seventh when Yandy Díaz's RBI single put the Rays on top. Tampa Bay made it 5-3 when Jonathan Aranda reached and Díaz scored on a fielding error by first baseman Victor Caratini. Caminero then connected off Bryan King (3-1) on his 11th homer this season to push the lead to 8-3. The 21-year-old Caminero, who finished a triple shy of the cycle, drove in two more runs on a double in Tampa Bay's five-run eighth that made it 13-3. Jose Altuve and Yainer Diaz hit solo homers for the Astros, whose four-game winning streak was halted. The Associated Press
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Junior Caminero's 6 RBIs power Rays past Astros, ending Houston's 4-game win streak
HOUSTON (AP) — Junior Caminero homered and drove in a career-high six RBIs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 13-3 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. The game was tied 3-all with no outs and two on in the seventh when Yandy Díaz's RBI single put the Rays on top. Tampa Bay made it 5-3 when Jonathan Aranda reached and Díaz scored on a fielding error by first baseman Victor Caratini. Advertisement Caminero then connected off Bryan King (3-1) on his 11th homer this season to push the lead to 8-3. The 21-year-old Caminero, who finished a triple shy of the cycle, drove in two more runs on a double in Tampa Bay's five-run eighth that made it 13-3. Jose Altuve and Yainer Diaz hit solo homers for the Astros, whose four-game winning streak was halted. Altuve tied it at 3 with his shot to left-center field off Shane Baz with no outs in the sixth. It's the third home run in three games for Altuve, who went deep twice Tuesday night. The Rays took an early lead when Díaz drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in the first inning. Advertisement Simpson walked to start the fourth and stole second base. He swiped third after a strikeout by Kameron Misner and scored on the play on a throwing error by Diaz, making it 2-0. The Rays extended the lead to 3-0 on an RBI single by Caminero with two outs in the fifth. Diaz homered with one out in the bottom of the inning before a double by Cam Smith. There were two outs in the inning when Mauricio Dubón drove in Smith with a single to cut the lead to 3-2. Houston starter Ryan Gusto allowed four hits and two runs with four walks in 3 2/3 innings. Utility player César Salazar pitched the ninth for the Astros after they used five relievers following Gusto's early exit. He hit one batter in a scoreless inning. Advertisement Baz yielded seven hits and three runs in 5 2/3 innings. Edwin Uceta (4-1) got the last out of the sixth for the win. Key moment The three-run homer by Caminero that broke the game open in the seventh. Key stat The Rays had five stolen bases Thursday to give them an MLB-leading 81 this season. Three were by Simpson to bring his season total to 19, which ranks third in the majors. Up next Houston LHP Framber Valdez (4-4, 3.39 ERA) opposes RHP Ryan Pepiot (3-5, 3.55) when the series continues Friday night. ___ AP MLB: Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press
