ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field tomorrow for a sixgame homestand against the Miami Marlins (July 20-22) and New York Yankees (July 23-25). The 2018 Rays season is presented by Tampa General Hospital.
The three-game interleague series against the Marlins begins tomorrow, July 20 with a 7:10 p.m. first pitch and continues on Saturday at 6:10 p.m. When gates open prior to Saturday's game, all fans will receive a DJ Kitty Mascot Head, presented by State Farm, while supplies last. The series concludes on Sunday afternoon with a 1:10 p.m. start. Prior to Sunday's game, all kids 14 years and under will receive a Beach Tank Top, presented by TradeWinds Island Resorts, while supplies last.
The Rays take on the Yankees beginning on Monday, July 23, with the first of two consecutive 7:10 p.m. starts. The homestand concludes on Wednesday, July 25 with the final 12:10 p.m. start of the season. All kids 14 years and under will receive Cheer Sticks, presented by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, while supplies last.
Sundays are Family Fun Days, courtesy of Tampa General Hospital. Every Sunday home game will feature free parking for cars with four or more passengers and a variety of postgame activities for kids, including Kids Run the Bases and a DJ Kitty Dance Party. For the fifth consecutive season, concourse activities will be complimentary for kids 14 years and under. Activities include Power Alley Batting Cage, Speed Pitch, Virtual Reality Home Run Derby, Raymond's Treehouse, Topps Make Your Own Baseball Card and the Grand Slam Alley, courtesy of GameTime. In addition, every Sunday home game, two Rays players will sign autographs for kids 14 years and under along the right field line from 12:00-12:30 p.m.
The Rays are also offering weekday specials throughout the season including:
• Monday - Salute to Service Monday presented by Suncoast Credit Union: Military, Teachers and First Responders can receive two (2) complimentary tickets to select Monday home games, additional bonus dates and special ticket offers throughout the season. Some exclusions apply. Military, Teachers and First Responders are encouraged to visit raysbaseball.com/specials to sign up. Affiliation will be verified by ID.me, a third-party MLB-approved verification service. Tickets will be made available one week prior to each scheduled game date.
• Tuesday - $2 Kids Tuesdays presented by Morgan Auto Group: For all Tuesday home games, tickets for kids 14 years and under are $2 with the purchase of a full-price adult ticket. $2 Hot Dogs, presented by Kayem Franks, will be available for all fans for all Tuesday home dates.
• Wednesday - Senior Special Wednesdays presented by Duke Energy: For all Wednesday home games, Press Level tickets for fans 60 years and older are only $15.
• Thursday - $19.98 Ticket Combo presented by Coca-Cola: For all Thursday home games, fans can purchase Press Level tickets that include chips and a 20-ounce bottled Coca-Cola beverage for $19.98.
• Friday - $7.11 Tickets presented by 7-Eleven: For all Friday home games, fans may purchase Upper Level tickets for only $7.11. To take advantage of this special price, fans should visit a participating local 7-Eleven store and pick up the Rays Friday night discount coupon. The coupon code will be redeemable online at raysbaseball.com/specials or at the BayCare Box Office at Tropicana Field. Each coupon will be good for up to four (4) tickets. Fans will be able to upgrade to the lower level for an additional $7. Budweiser and Bud Lights will be available to purchase for fans 21 years and older for $5 at the Budweiser Porch in Center Field. Please drink responsibly.
• 7Rewards members can show their app at Gate 3 Guest Services on Friday night home games and receive one benefit, one time during the season, in addition to a free small slurpee coupon. Items available include one (1) voucher for a 20-ounce bottled soft drink or bottled water at Tropicana Field concession stands, free parking for a future Rays home game, 'Buy One, Get One' ticket offer or a Rays promotional item. All items are subject to availability.
• Rays Season Ticket Holders can redeem 711 Free Rays Rewards points at Membership Services at Tropicana Field. All fans who redeem points will receive a free small slurpee coupon.
BATS N' BREWS - The Rays and iHeartMedia Tampa Bay's "Bats N' Brews" radio show, presented by Budweiser, airs live tomorrow, July 20 from the Budweiser Porch in center field. This week's show features SaryKarmen Rivera from Rumba 106.5.
MEET-AND-GREET WITH WWE NXT SUPERSTARS - Following the game on Sunday, July 22, fans can participate in a meet-and-greet with superstars from WWE NXT brand during the DJ Kitty Dance Party on the field. Superstars expected to attend include Johnny Gargano, Roderick Strong, Montez Ford and Bianca Belair, among others.
SENIOR SPECIAL WEDNESDAYS -Press Level tickets through the Senior Special for the game on Wednesday, July 25 vs. the Yankees are sold out. Through the Rays partnership with Duke Energy, this promotion for the game on July 25 has been extended to include Upper Level seating. Offer available for a limited time only.
RAYS-ING UP YOUR TICKET - When purchasing single game tickets, fans can now receive $12 to spend on food, beverage and merchandise at Tropicana Field for just $10. The value is valid only on the game date stated on the ticket. Groups of 20 or more can purchase Rays Up tickets by contacting Group Sales at 727-825-3406 or [email protected].
GATES OPEN-Sunday - Thursday, 1 1/2 hours prior to first pitch; Friday-Saturday, 2 hours prior to first pitch.