San Francisco. – Dominican talent Junior Caminero shone again on Friday at Oracle Park, hitting his 35th home run of the season and leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants. You may be interested in: President Abinader promulgates law declaring September 23rd of each year "National Baseball Player Day" in honor of Osvaldo Virgil The young third baseman, barely 21 years old, punished starting pitcher Landen Roupp in the second inning with a long-range hit that reaffirms his status as one of the most feared bats in the American League. Caminero not only leads Dominicans in home runs this 2025, but also remains among the top sluggers in all of baseball. Tampa Bay's offense also featured the contribution of Cuban Yandy Díaz, who hit a run-scoring single in the ninth inning that decided the game. Likewise, Chandler Simpson contributed four hits and kept the Florida offense hot. Although the Rays were down 3-1 and 6-3, Caminero's power and Díaz's opportunity in the closing were decisive in reversing the score.

In the MVP race

Caminero's 35th home run keeps him in the American League elite and puts him in the conversation for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, provided Tampa Bay manages to stay in contention for the postseason. Manager Kevin Cash praised the maturity and consistency of the young Dominican, whose offensive impact has been key for the Rays to remain competitive in a demanding division.

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