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Junior Caminero’s Guardians DNA was on display in his quiet contributions to Rays’ Game 4 win

Junior Caminero's baserunning heroics helped save the Rays last night. It was also reminiscent of how the Guardians play.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:13 PM
Junior Caminero’s Guardians DNA was on display in his quiet contributions to Rays’ Game 4 win
Key Things to Know
  • Away Back Gone argues Junior Caminero's gritty baserunning was crucial to the Rays' Game 4 World Series win.
  • Caminero reached base on an error in the twelfth inning and advanced to third on a single despite an injury.
  • Pinch runner Cedric Mullins replaced Caminero and scored the tying run before Ben Williamson drove in the winning run.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Away Back Gone highlights Junior Caminero's pivotal baserunning contributions in the Tampa Bay Rays' Game 4 World Series victory. In the twelfth inning, Caminero hustled to reach on an infield error and subsequently advanced from first to third on a Liam Hicks single despite limping with an injury. The Rays went on to complete a walk-off win driven by Ben Williamson, keeping their postseason run alive.

Writer Henry Palattella argues that Caminero's heads-up baserunning reflected classic Cleveland Guardians-style baseball. Manager Kevin Cash stated Caminero is expected to remain in the lineup even if limited physically.

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