ST. PETERSBURG -- Early Friday evening, Kenny Cuevas stood outside Tropicana Field in a Rays jersey and felt the urge to help in a time of need. Two large red bloodmobiles sat idle before him. Other fans mingled nearby at Gate 4 as the pregame buzz before the Rays faced the Giants gained momentum.
Five days after the horrific mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Cuevas viewed baseball as a way to help neighbors heal. He prepared to give blood and offer strength.
"Orlando is our neighbor, so we're here to support," said Cuevas, a 22-year-old Tampa resident.