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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero provided his own MLB fireworks on July 4.
Two batters into Saturday's game at Daikin Park, the 22-year-old AL All-Star Game starter connected on a 437-foot solo blast, continuing his historic offensive streak.
Caminero became the first under-24 player in league history to compile at least 11 homers and 22 RBI during any 11-game stretch.
Named the AL Player of the Month Friday, Caminero slashed .481/.548/1.347 over the final seven June outings. His power streak continued four games into July, slamming three homers.
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero provided his own MLB fireworks on July 4.
Two batters into Saturday's game at Daikin Park, the 22-year-old AL All-Star Game starter connected on a 437-foot solo blast, continuing his historic offensive streak.
Caminero became the first under-24 player in league history to compile at least 11 homers and 22 RBI during any 11-game stretch.
Named the AL Player of the Month Friday, Caminero slashed .481/.548/1.347 over the final seven June outings. His power streak continued four games into July, slamming three homers.
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