Caminero Homers Twice to Reach 30 in the Rays’ 5-4 Victory over the Angels
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 7 – Caminero’s two home runs pushed him to 30 this season and secured a narrow 5-4 victory for the Rays over the Angels at Angel Stadium.
- Junior Caminero hit two home runs on August 6, 2025, helping Tampa Bay defeat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 at Angel Stadium.
- The Rays took an early lead after Caminero launched a 447-foot blast in the first inning off Tyler Anderson, who allowed three home runs in four innings.
- Additional contributions included Nick Fortes' first hit in five games with a homer and Christopher Morel's go-ahead shot, while Tampa Bay pitchers struck out 16 batters.
- Caminero reached 101 career RBIs and marked his third two-homer game this season, while Mike Trout tied the game with his 398th career homer, his 200th at Angels Stadium.
- This win marked Tampa Bay's fourth in 14 games and highlighted the Angels' struggles in day games, as they prepare for a Friday night game in Detroit with Kyle Hendricks pitching.
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Caminero homers twice to reach 30 in the Rays' 5-4 victory over the Angels
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