Down a run in ninth: Ben Rice or Junior Caminero

Rice hit two of 23 Wild Card-round homers

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Who would you rather have at the plate with your team down a run in the 9th inning: Junior Caminero or Ben Rice? 🤔 (MLB Via @MLB on X

What happened: The scenario is ninth inning, down a run, with Junior Caminero or Ben Rice due up.

Why it matters: The 2026 postseason has reached the Division Series round. Late-inning power carries added weight with series leads on the line.

By the numbers: Ben Rice: 2 home runs among 23 in the Wild Card round. Junior Caminero: struck out on a 12-pitch at-bat Oct. 3.

What to watch: Watch both hitters in late-inning leverage as the Division Series continues.

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