Rays star Junior Caminero leaves win over Guardians early after taking foul ball to the jaw
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero exited early during a 1-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians after being struck in the jaw by a foul ball. Despite the injury, he completed his at-bat before being replaced and is considered day-to-day with a bruised jaw. Manager Kevin Cash said Caminero is in good spirits and expected to return soon. The Rays extended their winning streak to six games behind strong pitching from Nick Martinez and an RBI from Jonathan Aranda.
- ▪Junior Caminero was hit in the jaw by a foul ball off Tanner Bibee's pitch but finished his at-bat with a groundout.
- ▪He was replaced by Ben Williamson and is listed as day-to-day with a bruised jaw.
- ▪Manager Kevin Cash expressed optimism that Caminero would be back in the lineup quickly.
- ▪Nick Martinez pitched seven innings, allowing three hits, leading the Rays to a 1-0 victory.
- ▪Jonathan Aranda recorded his third straight game with an RBI, driving in the game's only run.
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