Rays become first team to clinch playoff spot this season on Caminero's walk-off homer
- Caminero: 2 events in the last 90 days
What happened
Junior Caminero sent the Tampa Bay Rays to the playoffs. The Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 Friday night on Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer — his 40th of the season. Tampa Bay (88-59) has held the American League's best record for 115 days this season.
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