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Junior Caminero's Ninth-Inning Grand Slam Seals Rays' Dramatic Comeback Over Blue Jays

Tampa Bay overcame a late deficit with a five-run ninth inning, snapping Toronto's four-game win streak in a high-scoring thriller.

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Overview

  • Junior Caminero blasted his first career grand slam in the ninth inning, lifting the Rays to an 11-9 victory over the Blue Jays.
  • Chandler Simpson's RBI single tied the game at 7-7 earlier in the ninth, setting the stage for Caminero's heroics.
  • Daulton Varsho hit two home runs, including a three-run shot in the eighth, giving Toronto a brief 7-6 lead.
  • Tampa Bay's bullpen held steady, with Edwin Uceta earning the win and Jeff Hoffman taking the loss after surrendering the grand slam.
  • The Rays improved to 19-22, snapping Toronto's four-game win streak, while the Blue Jays fell to 20-21 despite strong offensive contributions from Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.