Rays star Junior Caminero extends streak, becomes youngest player since at least 1900 to hit home run in 6 straight games

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, 22, hit a home run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, July 2, 2026, extending his streak to six consecutive games with a home run. Over that six-game stretch, Caminero has hit eight home runs in total. According to MLB.com, he is the youngest player since at least 1900 to accomplish this feat, also tying a Rays franchise record.