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  "id": 6840265,
  "title": "Rays become first team to clinch playoff spot this season on Caminero’s walk-off homer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/rays-become-first-team-to-clinch-playoff-spot-this-season-on-6840265",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T01:47:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/11/rays-become-first-team-to-clinch-playoff-spot-this-season-on-camineros-walk-off-homer"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tampa Bay Rays secured a postseason spot for the first time in three seasons by defeating Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night, thanks to Junior Caminero's walk-off homer. Caminero, who has hit 40 home runs this season, hit the decisive two-run shot to send the Rays to the playoffs. This marks the first playoff berth for the Rays since 2023. The Rays now have the American League's best record and aim to secure the division title and earn a first-round playoff bye.",
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        "title": "Rays become first team to clinch playoff spot this season on Caminero's walk-off homer",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T01:46:01.000Z"
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