Caminero and Caballero Fuel Rays’ Offense in 11–4 Win Over Padres

Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri celebrates with Junior Caminero (13) after the team defeated the San Diego Padres during a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Aug. 31, 2024. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Touted rookie Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer, José Caballero had four RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 11–4 on Saturday.

Caminero went deep against Randy Vásquez (4–7) in a four-run second inning to help Tampa Bay take a 5–2 lead. Baseball’s top-ranked prospect has three homers and seven RBIs in 17 major league games.