ST. PETERSBURG -- The Astros' series against the Rays marks a homecoming for rookie outfielder Preston Tucker and pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who's scheduled to start Sunday's series finale. Both grew up in Tampa and attended games at Tropicana Field when they were kids.
Tucker, who made his debut earlier this year, attended Plant High School in Tampa and later starred at the University of Florida. His parents and sister still live in the area, and several other friends and family members will get a chance to watch him play this weekend.
"It's cool," he said.