Rays host Red Sox, Orioles in seven-game homestand

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field tomorrow for a two-team, seven-game homestand against the Boston Red Sox (July 11-14) and Baltimore Orioles (July 15-17). The 2022 Rays season is presented by Bayfront Health St. Petersburg.

Monday, July 11 vs. Boston Red Sox

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by A’Layahna Checo.
• Salute to Service: Active-duty and retired military members, as well as first responders and teachers, can receive 50 percent off tickets in the 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 “Get Verified” to be verified through ID.me and receive a coupon code.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnership with Frameworks of Tampa Bay and present them with a $5,000 grant.

Tuesday, July 12 vs. Boston Red Sox

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Stefone Russo.
• 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 Everett Baker from the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a ceremonial first pitch.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Mackenzie Mast, Publix District 28 Manager.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnerships with local YMCAs (Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, and YMCA of the Suncoast) and present them with grants totaling $22,500.

Wednesday, July 13 vs. Boston Red Sox

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Katie Ducharme.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Sylvia Richman from the Florida Holocaust Museum and Catherine Hartney from the Children’s Dream Fund.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnership with the Florida Holocaust Museum and present them with a $10,000 grant.

Thursday, July 14 vs. Boston Red Sox

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Cierra Reynolds.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3rd-Round Pick Rachaad White.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnership with Tampa Bay Watch and present them with a $25,000 grant.

Friday, July 15 vs. Baltimore Orioles

• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Bally Sports Sun sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Members of the five nonprofit organizations that will be honored as the 2022 Raymond James Community Impact Award winners: Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast, Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay and Friends of the Children.
• 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 “Get Verified” to be verified through ID.me and receive a coupon code.
• Rays Rookies Ticket Special: Members of the Rays Rookies Kids Club, presented by HI-CHEW, can receive 50 percent off tickets in the Lower Reserved section using the offer code sent to members via email. A maximum of six (6) tickets per account per date can be purchased.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnership with the Heart Gallery of
• Pinellas & Pasco and present them with a $5,000 grant.

Saturday, July 16 vs. Baltimore Orioles

• First Pitch: 4:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 2:40 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Rosie Lada.
• Promotion: Wander Franco Bobblehead presented by Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. Available to all fans while supplies last.
• Promotion: Wander Franco NFT—After scanning mobile tickets at the gates, fans will receive an email link to claim one of three uniquely-designed Wander Franco NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The NFTs come in Columbia Blue, Gold and Devil Rays colors. Fans who participate can claim a ticket voucher for one (1) complimentary ticket for a Rays home game in August. In order to be eligible for the ticket promotion, the NFT must be claimed by Wednesday, July 20 at 11:59 p.m.
• Partnership Recognition: The Rays Baseball Foundation will recognize its partnership with Buddy Baseball and present them with a $5,000 grant.

Sunday, July 17 vs. Baltimore Orioles

• First Pitch: 1:40 p.m.
• Gates Open: 12:10 p.m.
• National Anthem: Will be performed by Vanessa Dockery.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Angeline Howell, CEO, Great Explorations Children’s Museum.
• For The Kids: Sundays are Family Fun Days. Every Sunday home game will feature family fun performers, including face painters and balloon artists. Kids are invited to run the bases following the conclusion of the game.

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.
• Bud Light Buy One, Get One: As a special offer for July home games, fans 21 years of age or older can take advantage of a buy one, get one free offer for Bud Light Next. Available wherever Bud Light Next is sold. No code necessary.
• 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.