Rays open three-team, eight-game homestand

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field tomorrow for a three-team, eight-game homestand against the New York Yankees (June 20-22), Pittsburgh Pirates (June 24-26) and Milwaukee Brewers (June 28-29). The 2022 Rays season is presented by Bayfront Health St. Petersburg.

Monday, June 20 vs. New York Yankees

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Janelle Richardson.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Family of Rick Nafe.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnership with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay and present them with a $10,000 grant.

Tuesday, June 21 vs. New York Yankees

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• Promotion: Mike Zunino Florida Man Bobblehead presented by Bally Sports Sun. Available to all fans while supplies last.
• Tuesday’s Champion: Before every Tuesday home game, the Rays recognize a child from the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Children’s Dream Fund as a part of the “Tuesday’s Champion” program, presented by RIPA & Associates. The Rays will recognize 16-year-old Jackson Settle from the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a ceremonial first pitch.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Francesca Ani.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Tim O’Connor from Bally Sports Sun.

Wednesday, June 22 vs. New York Yankees

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Melanie Simpson.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Online auction winner Takahiro Miwa.
• 7th Inning Stretch: Will be performed by Ark Innovation Foundation.

Friday, June 24 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Alicia Black.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Tampa native Zach Carter—a University of Florida alum and 2022 third-round draft selection of the Cincinnati Bengals—along with Zac Blobner from WDAE 95.3 FM/620 AM.
• Salute to Service: Active-duty and retired military members, as well as first responders and teachers, can receive 50 percent off tickets in the Rays Club, Lower Box and Lower Reserved sections. This offer expires the night before the game at midnight. To take advantage of the offer, visit RaysBaseball.com/Military, RaysBaseball.com/FirstResponders or RaysBaseball.com/Teachers and click the “Get Verified” button to be verified through ID.me and receive a coupon code.

Saturday, June 25 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

• First Pitch: 1:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 11:40 a.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Stacy Conner.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Brittany Symonds from Moffitt Cancer Center.
• Devil Rays Day: The Rays will wear their Nike white alternative throwback Devil Rays jerseys and navy blue New Era retro caps. This will be the second of five dates the Rays wear the throwback jerseys and caps.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will host an on-field, pregame presentation for the 2022 Rays Community Fund Grant recipients. Twenty Tampa Bay area nonprofits will each receive a $5,000 grant for a total of $100,000 donated as part of this grant program. The Community Fund Grant provides assistance to local nonprofits in the Tampa Bay region to help enhance and support current programs offered by community-based nonprofit organizations. Since its inception, the foundation has invested more than $1.9 million to over 375 local nonprofits. The Rays Baseball Foundation will also recognize its partnership with Burg Baseball and present them with a $5,000 grant.

Sunday, June 26 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

• First Pitch: 1:40 p.m.
• Gates Open: 12:10 p.m.
• Promotion: Raymond Reversible Headband presented by Suncoast Credit Union. Available to all fans 14 years and under while supplies last.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Bethany Jaworski.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Zoo Tampa mascot “Manny T” and Noelle Pride from “Rally Caps.”
• 7th Inning Stretch: Will be performed by Yael Ocasio from “Rally Caps.”
• Rally Caps: In anticipation of the upcoming film “Rally Caps,” a Sertoma Speech and Hearing Van will perform complimentary hearing exams outside Gate 4.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnership with Starting Right, Now and present them with a $40,000 grant.
• Rays Rookies Ticket Special: Rays Rookies members can receive 50 percent off tickets in the Lower Reserved and Rays Party Deck sections using the offer code sent to members via email. A maximum of six (6) tickets per account per date can be purchased. The deadline to purchase is 48 hours before the date of the game.
• For The Kids: Sundays are Family Fun Days. Every Sunday home game will feature family fun performers, including face painters and balloon artists. The Rays will offer a pregame parade around the warning track for youth baseball and softball leagues in attendance. Kids are invited to run the bases following the conclusion of the game.

Tuesday, June 28 vs. Milwaukee Brewers

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Randell Rolle.
• Tuesday’s Champion: Before every Tuesday home game, the Rays recognize a child from the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Children’s Dream Fund as a part of the “Tuesday’s Champion” program, presented by RIPA & Associates. The Rays will recognize 7-year-old Samson Corbeil from the Children’s Dream Fund with a ceremonial first pitch.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County and present them with a $10,000 grant.
• Career Day: Members of the Rays organization will host students from Academy Prep Centers for Education to discuss their career paths and progression into their current positions. This is a culmination of a month-long Science of Baseball STEM program the Rays Baseball Operations department has been teaching at the Academy Prep campuses in Lakeland, Tampa and St. Petersburg.
• Salute to Service: Active-duty and retired military members, as well as first responders and teachers, can receive two (2) complimentary tickets. This offer expires the night before the game at midnight. To take advantage of the offer, visit RaysBaseball.com/Military, RaysBaseball.com/FirstResponders or RaysBaseball.com/Teachers and click the “Get Verified” button to be verified through ID.me and receive a coupon code.

Wednesday, June 29 vs. Milwaukee Brewers

• First Pitch: 12:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 10:40 a.m.
• Promotion: Cheer Sticks. Available to all fans 14 years and under while supplies last.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Ayla Mulock.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: WFLA-TV’s Paul Lamison.
• 7th Inning Stretch: Will be performed by Paul Lamison.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and present them with a $15,000 grant.

Additional Homestand Notes

• Student Ticket Special: Students who are enrolled in a college or university and have a valid .edu email address are eligible to purchase $9 standing room only tickets to Monday–Thursday home games. Limit two (2) tickets per game. For more information, visit RaysBaseball.com/Students.
• Papa John’s Rays 6 Promotion: When the Rays score six or more runs in a home or away game, fans can receive 50 percent off their pizza order using code RAYS6 the next day at PapaJohns.com or the Papa John’s Official app.
• Kane’s Furniture 10K Promotion: If Rays pitchers strike out 10 batters during a home game, take your mobile ticket located in the MLB Ballpark app or a print-at-home voucher to any Kane’s Furniture store within five days and receive a coupon for one free taco, chips and medium fountain drink at participating area Tijuana Flats locations. Restrictions apply. For more information, visit KanesStrikeout.com.
• Lowe’s Home Runs for Hope: For every home run Rays infielder Brandon Lowe hits, he and his wife, Madison, will donate $100 to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. The Rays Baseball Foundation will also contribute $100 per home run in support of Lowe’s “Home Runs for Hope” campaign. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay provides a range of services to ensure that no one in the community has to face a crisis alone. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year as the community gateway to help. People who are struggling with a variety of crisis situations including sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts and other emotional or situational problems can connect to hope and healing.
• Budweiser Good Sport Designated Driver Program: Pledge to be a designated driver by abstaining from alcohol and signing up via the MLB Ballpark app. Provide your contact information, follow the confirmation link in your inbox and show at Gate 3 Guest Services. Each fan who signs up will receive a small cup good for soda or water at Coca-Cola Refresh Stations. One winner each game will also receive a Rays hat.
• 50/50 Charity Raffle: For all home games, fans can obtain 50/50 charity raffle tickets at Tropicana Field and online at RaysBaseball.com/5050. Online raffle tickets are open to all persons who are in the State of Florida (excluding Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties) and 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Fans who obtain their raffle tickets prior to first pitch will receive twice the number of entries for their donation. Proceeds from the 50/50 charity raffle benefit the Rays Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization and the official charity of the Rays.
• Rays Rookies Kids Club: For $30, Rays Rookies Kids Club members receive exclusive items, including a backpack, snapback hat and baseball seam bracelet. The Rays Rookies Kids Club is presented by Hi-Chew. Members receive 50 percent off tickets to select home games plus access to exclusive events and experiences at Tropicana Field, including priority access to Kids Run the Bases. For more information or to purchase a Rays Rookies Kids Club membership, visit RaysBaseball.com/RaysRookies.