Junior Caminero injures foot during Rays’ rally but says he’ll play in World Series Game 5

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — All-Star baseball player Junior Caminero hurt his left foot during the Tampa Bay Rays' late comeback in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night, but he confirmed he will still take part in Game 5 on Wednesday. The incident occurred after Caminero reached on a throwing error by third baseman Joey Ortiz at the start of the 12th inning, marking the beginning of the Rays' dramatic 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Caminero, who began limping, was substituted by pinch-runner Cedric Mullins. He did not disclose the severity of his injury, but it did not affect his decision to play. "If my foot is broken," Caminero stated, "I’ll play tomorrow." The 23-year-old Caminero, who hit 42 home runs and drove in 101 runs during the regular season, has only managed one home run and five RBIs in 13 postseason games.

Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash expressed his belief that the team needs its best hitter in the lineup to continue their season. "He’ll play tomorrow on one leg," Cash said confidently. "I’ll make sure of it."