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Walls enters with zero homers in 2026, mashes 2 of Rays' 6 in rout

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WEST SACRAMENTO -- With 43 games remaining in the regular season, the Rays appear to have a legitimate contender to lead the Major Leagues in home runs. Can Taylor Walls pull it off? Even though Junior Caminero tied for the MLB lead with his 35th homer of the season, even though three other Rays launched home runs at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park, even though starter Nick Martinez threw his second career complete game, Tuesday's 12-4 rout of the Athletics proved to be Walls' show. The sli

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Timeline of Events

On July 27, 2025 Taylor Walls hits his last home run.
On April 18, 2023 Taylor Walls homers from both sides first time.
On August 11, 2026 (7:05 PM PDT) Rays play Athletics at Sutter Health Park.
On August 11, 2026 (7:20 PM PDT) Junior Caminero hits 35th MLB-tying home run.
On August 11, 2026 (8:10 PM PDT) Taylor Walls hits first homer of season.
On August 11, 2026 (8:45 PM PDT) Taylor Walls homers right-handed for history.
On August 11, 2026 (9:45 PM PDT) Nick Martinez completes 101-pitch complete game.
On August 11, 2026 (9:48 PM PDT) Rays secure 12-4 blowout win over A's.
Expect Rays to continue regular season fight for AL East.
Expect Athletics to finish inaugural season playing in Sacramento.

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Immediate US impact: Tampa Bay Rays extend winning streak to eight games.
Possible long-term US impact: Rays solidify position as top American League playoff contender.
Most affected groups: Major League Baseball fans, Rays team, Athletics supporters.
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