Caminero Vows to Play Game 5 Despite Foot Injury in Game 4 Rally
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero injured his left foot during a late-inning rally in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night, but insisted he will be in the lineup for Game 5 on Wednesday. The 23-year-old slugger sustained the injury while reaching base on a throwing error by Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz to lead off the 12th inning, sparking a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory that kept the Rays’ season alive.
Caminero advanced from first to third on a single by catcher Liam Hicks before being lifted for pinch-runner Cedric Mullins. While the extent of the foot injury remains undisclosed, Caminero made his immediate availability clear with the team facing elimination.
“If my foot is broken,” Caminero said, “I’ll play tomorrow.”
High-Stakes Lineup Decision for Kevin Cash
Caminero played all 162 games during the regular season, launching 42 home runs and driving in 101 runs. However, his offensive production has slowed considerably, yielding just one home run and five RBIs across 13 postseason games.
As a team, the Rays are batting .195 with a single home run in the World Series. Manager Kevin Cash emphasized the necessity of having his best hitter active regardless of physical limitations, stating, “He’ll play tomorrow on one leg. I’ll make sure of it.”
Brewers Lead Series Before Wednesday Elimination Game
Tuesday’s contest in St. Petersburg, Florida, featured high tension as the Brewers sought to tighten their grip on the championship. Plays like the missed foul ball by catcher Liam Hicks and Caminero in the inning against Milwaukee first baseman Jake Bauers highlighted the tense margins of the matchup. With the Brewers leading the series, Caminero’s status remains the central factor for Tampa Bay’s offensive survival heading into Wednesday night’s elimination game.
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