{
  "id": 6401470,
  "title": "Junior Caminero hits his 39th homer as the Rays beat the Braves 7-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/junior-caminero-hits-his-39th-homer-as-the-rays-beat-the-braves-7-1-6401470",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T09:34:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/junior-caminero-hits-39th-homer-093457332.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays achieved his 39th home run in a match against the Atlanta Braves, contributing to a 7-1 victory for the Rays. Freddy Peralta, Peralta being 8-11, allowed only one run in six innings, securing his third consecutive win. Peralta has been impressive since his trade from the Mets at the trade deadline, recording a 3-2 record since the move and allowing just two runs in his last 18 innings. Caminero, who went 2 for 3 with a walk, a hit by pitch, and two runs scored, also hit a 455-foot blast off Braves starter A.J. Smith-Shawver, putting him in the lead for the American League in home runs. Other Rays contributors included Liam Hicks, who added a two-run homer in the third inning, giving the Rays a 3-1 lead, and Yandy Díaz and Richie Palacios, who each added solo homers in the eighth and ninth innings. Victor Mesa Jr., celebrating his 25th birthday, had a stellar game, going 2 for 5 with a stolen base and RBI. Atlanta native Chandler Simpson, who stole his 40th base of the season in his first game at Truist Park, hit a single, scored a run, and stole a base. Despite facing difficulties since rejoining the Braves following Tommy John surgery, Braves starter Smith-Shawver allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings, marking his fifth start this season.",
  "summary": "Junior Caminero hit his 39th home run, one of four homers by Tampa Bay, and the Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Tuesday night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Junior Caminero hits 39th homer, leading AL home run race",
    "Freddy Peralta allows 1 run in 6 innings, 3rd straight win",
    "Liam Hicks hits 2-run homer, giving Rays 3-1 lead"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Junior Caminero's 39th home run puts him in the lead for the American League in home runs, bolstering the Rays' strong performance and widening their advantage over other contenders.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Junior Caminero hits his 39th homer as the Rays beat the Braves 7-1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/junior-caminero-hits-his-39th-homer-as-the-rays-beat-the-braves-7-1",
        "published": "2026-09-09T02:07:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}