Photos: Rays open the regular season against the Orioles
After a delayed start to the MLB regular season, the Tampa Bay Rays are facing the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game home-opening series at Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Brooks Raley (30) winds up his pitch in the ninth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) is safe at second base beating Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) after hitting a double in the eighth inning during the home opener of the regular season at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) pitches the ball in the top of the seventh inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) is checked at first base in the bottom of the eighth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) reaches home scoring the second run of the game after a sacrifice fly by Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (21) in the eighth inning during the home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Brooks Raley (30) throws the final pitch of the game in the ninth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, the Rays won, 2-1, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (36) pitches the ball in top of the eight inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) hustles for the ball after a double by Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) during the home opener of the regular season at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) runs for second base after a hit by Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) the eighth inning during the home opener of the regular season at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) reacts after a strike in the eighth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays players celebrate their 2-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles during the home opener of the regular season at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) celebrates his run with high fives in the dugout in the eighth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) singles on a line drive in the eighth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) high fives catcher Francisco Mejia (21), who hit a sacrifice fly helping Ji-Man Choi (26) score a run in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Brooks Raley (30) reacts after striking out Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) closing out the ninth inning for a Rays 2-1 win at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays firstbaseman Ji-Man Choi (26) celebrates scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) returns to the dugout during a pitching change in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) watches a home run ball go over the fence hit by Baltimore Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander (25) in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (21) hits a sacrifice fly helping Ji-Man Choi (26) score a run in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) safe at second as Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) is late to the catch in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles in the Rays home opening game Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Baltimore Orioles catcher Robinson Chirinos (23) communicates with infielders as Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) scores a run after a sacrifice fly by second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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From left, Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8), designated hitter Josh Lowe (15), right fielder Manuel Margot (13) and center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) watch as the 2021 American League East Champions banner is uncovered just prior to their home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles in the Rays home opening game Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Harold Ramirez, left, and left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) are seen during player introductions just prior to the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) is seen at the plate during the first inning of the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5), left, is seen in the dugout with an unidentified trainer just prior to the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Josh Lowe (15) connects for a foul ball during the second inning of the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, left, speaks with Rays’ Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg just prior to the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) strikes out swinging in the first inning of the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays players line up during player introductions just prior to their home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays players are seen in the dugout just prior to their home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays players line up during player introductions just prior to their home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Brett Phillips (35) peaks out from the dugout just prior to the home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) runs on the field during player introductions just prior to the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays players are lined up along the first base line during the playing of the National Anthem just prior to their home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Ally Carper, 23, (left) and her sister, Kendra Laumann, 28, have a beer while tailgating before the start of the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Alex Acevedo, 26, (left) and his twin brother, Nick Acevedo, tailgate with their mother, Theresa Painter, 55, before the start of the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Fans line up to enter Tropicana Field for opening day of the Tampa Bay Rays against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Caleb Nguyen, 5, of Bradenton, arrives at Tropicana Field with his dad and brothers for opening day of the Tampa Bay Rays against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) wears his signature cowboy boots for field practice before the start of the home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Brett Phillips (35) smiles for the camera while putting on his batting gloves before the start of the home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Sofia Padro, 8, of Tampa, plays with a balloon sword during opening day of the regular season of the Tampa Bay Rays against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Christina Pittarelli of the Ray Team, greets Caleb Nguyen, 5, of Bradenton, as he arrives at Tropicana Field with his dad and brothers for opening day of the Tampa Bay Rays against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Balloon artist Austin Humphreys, 27, of St. Petersburg, blows into a white balloon while entertaining fans arriving for the home opener of the regular season between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) changes out of his signature cowboy boots and into his cleats for field practice before the start of the home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Fans arrive at Tropicana Field for the home opener of the regular season of the Tampa Bay Rays against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) changes out of his signature cowboy boots and into his cleats for field practice before the start of the home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Caleb Miller, 6, of Tampa, waits for his balloon from balloon artist Austin Humphreys, 27, of St. Petersburg, during opening day between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
A fan reaches for one of the sting rays in the touch tank during opening day of the Tampa Bay Rays against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Fans line up to enter Tropicana Field for opening day of the Tampa Bay Rays against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Hayden Zielinski, 11, St. Petersburg jumps up for a high five from Stacey Jambura, 34, of Tampa, who was entertaining fans while wearing stilts, during the home opener of the regular season of the Tampa Bay Rays against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Dylan Bradley, 10, of Tampa, tries on a Tampa Bay Rays hat while shopping in the fan shop during the home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Tom VanBibber, 73, of Brandon, who is celebrating his birthday, poses for a photo with Raymond while attending the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Fans interact with the sting rays in the touch tank during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Manuel Margot (13) and shortstop Wander Franco (5) wait their turns during batting practice on Opening Day at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Randy Arozarena (56) walks on the field in his boots on Opening Day at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Three month-old Mako Hagenbucher, of Tampa, lays along his mother, MacKenzie Hagenbucher’s, 29, lap as MacKenzie’s brother Gregory McCoy, 27, of St. Petersburg watch the Baltimore Orioles during batting practice just prior to the Tampa Bay Rays’ regular season home opening game Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. CHRIS URSO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg speaks to members of the media during an interview on Opening Day at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Fans make their way past a screen just prior to the Tampa Bay Rays home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. CHRIS URSO | Times
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Helmets seen in the dugout on Opening Day at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Bases ready for on Opening Day seen at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) looks onto the field during batting practice on Opening Day at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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A cage seen ready for batting practice on Opening Day at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays’ fans look on as the 2021 American League East Champions banner is uncovered just prior to the Rays home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. CHRIS URSO | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays’ fan Max Lewis, 23, of Seminole beats a cowbell as Rays coaches and players are introduced just prior to the Rays home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. CHRIS URSO | Times
A large American Flag is unfurled during the playing of the National Anthem just prior to the Rays home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg. CHRIS URSO | Times
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LERZQHTFPREMFGOY3GD6Y4TQEI.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Brooks Raley (30) winds up his pitch in the ninth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/A7HU4Z556VGBTIV76LI45OUSXQ.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) pitches the ball in the top of the seventh inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/3FKL6EH45BAJNK46JWZTWUOLQ4.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) is checked at first base in the bottom of the eighth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/O5KK23EWUJCB5JDSPCV4HYD2WU.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) reaches home scoring the second run of the game after a sacrifice fly by Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (21) in the eighth inning during the home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/DDQOADJ2ZJEYDOTTMPZ576FWUU.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Brooks Raley (30) throws the final pitch of the game in the ninth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, the Rays won, 2-1, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/BIHEOMOR7BEBTI5X45NEHWCN3E.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (36) pitches the ball in top of the eight inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ATQUNBDIXBGUHPBHTQ5JW7KATM.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) hustles for the ball after a double by Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) during the home opener of the regular season at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/VBYAZK7KDBCJPMQAXYOOIDZWTI.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) runs for second base after a hit by Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) the eighth inning during the home opener of the regular season at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/O5LVB2NHJVENDA5XYFPBSZNF2I.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) reacts after a strike in the eighth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/5QI4BIPDLZBB7M2V5NNDXJORG4.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays players celebrate their 2-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles during the home opener of the regular season at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JPJWXQQ74FBY3NG5ONCGY24X5I.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) celebrates his run with high fives in the dugout in the eighth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EV4ORUXJUJDV3NA4XIW5D4OIMI.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) singles on a line drive in the eighth inning during the Tampa Bay Rays’ home opener of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles, at Tropicana Field, Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/TGARRRZOQ5HVPG4NQJKMFFXY2A.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) high fives catcher Francisco Mejia (21), who hit a sacrifice fly helping Ji-Man Choi (26) score a run in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7IUWV4IK4JFI3BSQ3SJ3HQIVKE.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Brooks Raley (30) reacts after striking out Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) closing out the ninth inning for a Rays 2-1 win at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/2T5ZITCAS5E6BH3NBDABGPZRVE.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays firstbaseman Ji-Man Choi (26) celebrates scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RAVNGDBOJRG2LIUXAMWPLWZ7GA.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) returns to the dugout during a pitching change in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/B6AQPMX5IFGYNM24E3ZSWRNWYE.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) watches a home run ball go over the fence hit by Baltimore Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander (25) in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/L3J3I4NEJ5A2PHESBVTU3F5NJM.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (21) hits a sacrifice fly helping Ji-Man Choi (26) score a run in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/W6UKLWM6AFHDTHOB6ZGUDIMTEE.JPG "Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) safe at second as Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) is late to the catch in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/BZZJPDKKRNFHRGR7LOHFOJOZ54.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles in the Rays home opening game Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SIFJGRNZTJCHHNY3AR5JCRQX2I.JPG "Baltimore Orioles catcher Robinson Chirinos (23) communicates with infielders as Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) scores a run after a sacrifice fly by second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 8, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JE4IIXAG4JBSBE5S4W6GSZSWQY.jpg "From left, Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8), designated hitter Josh Lowe (15), right fielder Manuel Margot (13) and center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) watch as the 2021 American League East Champions banner is uncovered just prior to their home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RIWTQXWM4FF3XHYJCNKDSYBDWY.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles in the Rays home opening game Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/DGKTF4QYHZCR5JKYBI2DL5PIYU.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Harold Ramirez, left, and left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) are seen during player introductions just prior to the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SO7VPL4WYJB5ZPXDN7XU2GD5QY.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) is seen at the plate during the first inning of the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/UXCNKEAUQBBJHFGKUUXEP6JHQ4.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5), left, is seen in the dugout with an unidentified trainer just prior to the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6EKDQTGSFZAOVDFKXCOUV6LDHM.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Josh Lowe (15) connects for a foul ball during the second inning of the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/B5OZUVAZV5DXNJVYIG3WB52MD4.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, left, speaks with Rays’ Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg just prior to the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7BN5L7OG2JHPDBS6B4OFKKX2IE.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) strikes out swinging in the first inning of the Rays’ home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/VEFEW2GE2FFWNK5IJVCYTT5JZQ.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays players line up during player introductions just prior to their home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/NZAZQCBMEBEXNCR2NMF5OTH4IU.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays players are seen in the dugout just prior to their home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/AF7237XAR5BXNIFNVD3Q3F4VLA.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays players line up during player introductions just prior to their home opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, April 8, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
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