Photos: Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros in Game 3 of the ALDS
Published Oct. 7, 2019
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39), right, and Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) celebrate the Rays 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. Houston leads the series 2-1. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) rounds the bases after connecting for a three-run homer in the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) pumps his fist while walking onto the field just prior to taking on the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, left, and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, right, are seen after throwing out the ceremonial first pitches just prior to the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros face each other for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg, right, and Rep. Charlie Crist, left, talk on the field just prior the Tampa Bay Rays game against the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39), right, fist bumps teammates during player introductions just prior to taking on the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays fans welcome players during introductions just prior the Rays game against the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) high fives teammates during player introductions just prior to taking on the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays, right, and Houston Astros players line up for player introductions just prior to Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Austin Meadows (17) high fives teammates during player introductions just prior the Rays game against the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Raymond entertains fans by dancing prior to the start of Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) prepares to throw the ball during batting practice prior to taking on the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Joey Wendle (18) sins autographs prior the the Rays game against the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Fans enter through Gate 1 at Tropicana Field for Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
"It's not our lack-of," said Tampa Bay Rays Manager, Kevin Cash, "It's their pitchers." Cash speaks to the media in a pre-game press conference prior to the start of game 3 of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
"We expect to win," said center fielder, Kevin Kiermaier (39), sitting next to outfielder, Austin Meadows (17), "We know what's on the line. We've had our backs against the wall all year. It's ok." During a pre-game press conference, prior to the start of game 3 of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Austin Abel, 28, plays a game prior to the start of Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Shelley Frost, 68, dances with Raymond prior to the start of Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Pam Schoeneman, 68, meets Raymond prior to the start of Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Fans shop for Rays gear prior to the start of Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Fans enter through Gate 1 at Tropicana Field for Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
From left: John Hubscher Sr., 62, John Hubster, 27, and Dustin Harris, 30, take their seats prior to the start of Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Fans enter through Gate 1 at Tropicana Field for Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) watches the a home run hit by Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) fall over the outfield fence during the fist inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27)
connects for a first inning homer against the Tampa Bay Rays for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50), left, looks on as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) rounds the bases after hitting a first inning homer in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) walks back to the mound as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) rounds the bases after hitting a first inning homer in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) looks at the stands after giving up a first inning homer to Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) winds up as fans cheer in the first inning against the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros for Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham (29) connects with the ball but is thrown out at first during the fist inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Austin Meadows (17) walks back to the dugout after striking out on a foul ball during the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) watches his hit fly over the outfield wall for a three-run homer in the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39), right, celebrates his three-run homer with Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Avisail Garcia (24) and Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis d'Arnaud (37), far right, during the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) watches his hit fly over the outfield wall for a three-run homer in the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39), right, celebrates his three-run homer with Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis d'Arnaud (37) in the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Avisail Garcia (24) connects for a single in the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26), right, celebrates a solo homer in the third inning with Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) celebrates a solo homer in the third inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Elias Lieser, 4, struggles while eating a hot dog during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Fans erupt in cheers after Kevin Kiermaier (39) hits a three-run home run during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
A fan tracks the game on a score card during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Rodney Beck, 48, swings a promotional towel during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Fans line up to enter Tropicana Field during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Butterfly Strong, 70, smiles during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Fans wait outside Gate 1 at Tropicana Field during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Duaw Wrag cheers during a play in the first inning, during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) round the bases after connecting for a solo homer in the fourth inning anginas the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) round the bases after connecting for a solo homer in the fourth inning anginas the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a solo homer in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch (14), right, takes the ball from Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) points to the dugout after connecting for a double in the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) fields a ground ball as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) arrives at second base during the third inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) conncects for a solo homer in the third inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) points to the dugout after connecting for a solo homer against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Britt Sexton, 30, waits to enter Tropicana Field during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Toby Swiger, 11, waves a promotional towel during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Gary Michael Martell, 43, cheers during a play in the first inning during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Reese Sanchez, 11, watches during the first inning during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Fans erupt in cheers after Kevin Kiermaier (39) hits a three-run home run during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Fans enter Tropicana Field during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Fans line up to enter Tropicana Field during Game 3 of the 2019 American League Division Series (ALDS) Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) crosses home plate after hitting a three-run homer in the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times
Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) is taken out of the game in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1), left, takes the helmet of Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Austin Meadows (17) after Meadows scored on a single by Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham (29) during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (5) singles in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Austin Meadows (17) slides into home plate as Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos (28) makes the late tag in the fourth inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Austin Meadows (17) slides into home plate as Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos (28) makes the late tag in the fourth inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chaz Roe (52), second from right, looks at Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder (23), left, as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Travis d'Arnaud (37), second from left, and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (5), far right, look on during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chaz Roe (52) looks at Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) at third base during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DOUGLAS CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1), right, and Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) celebrate Adames solo homer in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) places his batting helmet on Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) after Adames hit a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) celebrates with Travis D'Arnaud (37) as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run homer in the second inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brendan McKay (49) delivers a pitch in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) points to the crowd after hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Austin Meadows (17) slides into home plate as Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos (28) makes the late tag in the fourth inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Michael Brosseau (43) throws during batting practice before the American League Championship Series game three against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Petco Park in San Diego. DENIS POROY | Special to the Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) throws from his knees during batting practice before the American League Championship Series game three against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Petco Park in San Diego. DENIS POROY | Special to the Times
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Joey Wendle (18) throws during batting practice before the American League Championship Series game three against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Petco Park in San Diego. DENIS POROY | Special to the Times
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Michael Brosseau (43) and Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) warm-up during batting practice before the American League Championship Series game three against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Petco Park in San Diego. DENIS POROY | Special to the Times
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) warms-up during batting practice before the American League Championship Series game three against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Petco Park in San Diego. DENIS POROY | Special to the Times
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8), Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Michael Brosseau (43) and Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1), talk during batting practice before the American League Championship Series game three against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Petco Park in San Diego. DENIS POROY | Special to the Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) and Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) talk during batting practice before the American League Championship Series game three against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Petco Park in San Diego. DENIS POROY | Special to the Times