The Tampa Bay Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night. Junior Caminero hit a game-ending, two-run walk-off homer—the 40th of his season—to send Tampa Bay to the playoffs.
WHO:Junior Caminero; Tampa Bay Rays; Houston Astros
WHAT:The Rays clinched a playoff berth by defeating the Astros 3-1 on Caminero’s walk-off two-run homer.
WHEN:Sep 12, 2026
WHERE:St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY:Tampa Bay clinched the postseason spot after winning Friday night against Houston, with Caminero’s walk-off homer providing the decisive runs.
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