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In a dramatic turn of events during Game 4 of the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays kept their season alive with a thrilling extra-inning victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Trailing 3-2 in the 12th inning, the Rays were down to their final three outs when star slugger Junior Caminero reached base on a throwing error by Joey Ortiz. Despite visibly limping after the play, Caminero advanced from first to third on a single by Liam Hicks before being replaced by pinch runner Cedric Mullins.
Caminero was not on the field for the game-tying and walk-off singles by Jonny DeLuca and Ben Williamson, but manager Kevin Cash stated that Caminero should be available for the Rays' next elimination game on Wednesday night. "If my foot is broken, I'll play tomorrow," Caminero said after the victory, having appeared in all 162 regular-season games this year. Cash added, "He'll play tomorrow on one leg. I'll make sure of it."
The Rays, now down 3-0 in the series, are attempting to become the first team to complete a reverse sweep in World Series history. They will need contributions from every player who helped them reach this point, including Caminero, who has hit 87 home runs over the past two seasons despite hitting just one this postseason.
Key Analysis
Caminero's resilience embodies the Rays' never-say-die attitude. His willingness to play through pain underscores the urgency of the moment as Tampa Bay fights to extend its season. The team's hopes of a historic comeback rest on the shoulders of its young stars, and Caminero's availability could be a crucial factor in the games to come.
Originally reported by yardbarker.