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Junior Caminero’s slow, celebratory home run trot—taking over 40 seconds to reach home plate—has sparked debate and memes across baseball, but it’s just one highlight of an explosive season. The Tampa Bay Rays’ young slugger just hit his second walk-off homer in five days, powering his team to a 2-1 win against the A’s and pushing their record to 91 wins. With 41 homers and 96 RBIs, Caminero is now a serious MVP candidate—and his signature stroll down first base has fans divided: some call it legendary, others worry about pitcher retaliation. While MLB has no rule against touching runners during their trot (unlike college leagues), the lack of enforcement may have emboldened Caminero to savor every step. This win also clinched the Rays a playoff spot, with the AL East title within reach. As the postseason looms, all eyes are on whether Caminero can keep hitting—and keeping his trademark pace—for another unforgettable run.

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