Playoff Clinched
Junior Caminero delivers walk-off home run to send Tampa Bay Rays to playoffs.
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Junior Caminero sent the Tampa Bay Rays to the playoffs with a walk-off homer Friday night. The Rays beat the Houston Astros 3-1, clinching the first major league playoff spot of the season AP News.
Tampa Bay (88-59) has dominated the AL East all year, holding the league's best record for 115 days. The Rays now lead the New York Yankees by three games and are chasing both the division title and baseball's top seed AP News.
Caminero's Blast Sends Rays to October
The young Rays slugger delivered when it mattered most. Caminero's walk-off homer in Friday's 3-1 victory over Houston secured Tampa Bay's postseason ticket before any other team Winnipeg Free Press. It marks the Rays' first playoff berth in three seasons.
How Tampa Bay Built Baseball's Best Record
The Rays have been baseball's steadiest team all season. They held the AL's best record for 115 straight days, a sign of consistent excellence AP News. At 88-59, Tampa Bay has built a comfortable three-game cushion over the Yankees in the East.
Next Stop: Division Title and Top Seed
Clinching a playoff spot is just the first goal. The Rays now hunt the AL East crown to stay ahead of New York AP News. An even bigger prize looms: the league's number-one seed, which comes with a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage deep into October.
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