At least we got to hear those electric violins again.
Before the game, there was an emotional return to Tropicana Field. Former Tampa Bay Rays star Evan Longoria, the franchise’s all-time leader in multiple statistical categories, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. This marked Longoria’s first return to the Trop since his departure after the 2017 season, providing an opportunity to give him his well-deserved flowers.
#Rays with a fitting video tribute and soundtrack leading up to Evan Longoria’s first pitch today at Trop: pic.twitter.com/Br9UC3FP6W
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 13, 2024
The early innings were characterized by strong pitching from both sides.