Rays Complete Sweep of Diamondbacks with 5-1 Drubbing

June 28, 2026 - 18:46

Junior Caminero led the charge as the Tampa Bay Rays finished off a merciless three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, pounding out a 5-1 victory at Tropicana Field. The win extended Tampa Bay's hot streak and pushed the Diamondbacks deeper into a tailspin.

Caminero went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs, providing the early spark the Rays needed. His two-run double in the third inning broke a 1-1 tie and gave Tampa Bay control they never relinquished. The Rays added insurance runs in the fifth and seventh innings, capitalizing on Arizona's shaky bullpen.

Rays starter Zach Eflin turned in another gem, scattering five hits over seven innings while striking out eight. He allowed just one run, a solo homer by Christian Walker in the second inning. The Diamondbacks managed only six hits total and left seven runners stranded. Arizona's offense has gone cold, scoring just four runs across the entire series.

The sweep drops the Diamondbacks to 10 games under .500, raising serious questions about their playoff hopes. Manager Torey Lovullo had no answers after the game, pointing to a lack of timely hitting and defensive miscues. Meanwhile, the Rays continue to roll, sitting comfortably atop the AL East standings. They now head on a six-game road trip, carrying momentum that looks hard to stop.