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A Rays grounds crew member channeled a master swordsman on 'Game of Thrones' Day

The Rays had a key division matchup on Saturday afternoon with the Red Sox in town, but it was already going to be a popular attraction in the Tampa Bay area. Months ago, the Rays announced that July 8 would be their Game of Thrones Day, and that they would be giving away a bobblehead with Evan Longoria on the Iron Throne.
Between innings, one of their grounds crew members decided to get in on the fun with the help of his sword: 

Those are the kinds of moves that could only be matched by Arya Stark's sword-training teacher and water dancer, Syrio Forel! Perhaps this man will have "First Sword of Braavos" on his future resume.

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