Rays open their 26th MLB season against the Tigers
The Tampa Bay Rays face the Detroit Tigers, their opponent 25 years ago in their inaugural game at Tropicana Field. Former Rays pitcher James Shields with throw out the ceremonial first pitch to start the Rays' 26th season.
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (29) pitches in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) and center fielder Jose Siri (22) pose as they celebrate defeating the the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) celebrates a solo home run with center fielder Jose Siri (22) in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) wears a batting helmet with a sticker commemorating late Rays radio broadcaster Dave Wills during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Former MLB umpire Rich Garcia, who worked the first Rays game in 1998, greets fans as he is recognized during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) makes a catch for an out on Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (24) in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes (17) celebrates scoring a run in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (29) catches closing out of the ninth inning as Rays defeat the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche (38), third baseman Taylor Walls (6) and catcher Christian Bethancourt (14) have a discussion on the mound in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam (47) pitches in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) celebrates a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Taylor Walls (6) celebrates scoring a run in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays celebrate defeating the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) celebrates hitting an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) celebrates a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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A 25th anniversary patch seen on Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) hits an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) advances to third base in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) greets fans after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Opening Day Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Rays' Jose Siri connects for a solo homer in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers Thursday in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Rays' Jose Siri is congratulated after hitting a solo homer in the third inning. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tropicana Field is seen with a sold-out crowd as the Rays take on the Detroit Tigers for Opening Day Thursday in St. Petersburg. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers Thursday in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
The 2022 Wild Card banner is unveiled just prior to the Rays' Opening Day game against the Detroit Tigers. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays fans watch as they take on the Detroit Tigers for Opening Day. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
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Former Rays pitcher James Shields throws out the ceremonial first pitch Thursday in St. Petersburg. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Rays players and staff watch as the 2022 Wild Card banner is unveiled. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Former Rays pitcher James Shields, right, smiles after throwing the ceremonial first pitch. IVY CEBALLO | Times
An MLB Opening Week logo is seen as the Tampa Bay Rays take batting practice before a game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday in St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia and left fielder Randy Arozarena wait their turn during batting practice.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash looks on during practice before the Rays' Opening Day game against the Detroit Tigers.
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz, practices before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field, Thursday in St. Petersburg.
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From left to right, Tampa Bay Rays pitchers Shawn Armstrong, Jalen Beers and Jason Adam, take a selfie with Diane Miller, 65, of Clearwater. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot fields balls during batting practice. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Seth Dujsik, 36, of Oldsmar, also known as the Sun Burst Kid, second from right waits in line along with Jeiden Wilburg, 5, and his father Jamal Wilburg, 38, of Wesley chapel prior to the Rays game, Thursday in St. Petersburg. CHRIS URSO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays President Matthew Silverman walks onto the field just prior to the Rays taking on the Detroit Tigers for Opening Day. CHRIS URSO | Times
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