Saturday, April 19, 2025

Upcoming Expansion for Rays at Steinbrenner Field: Introducing Night Games

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The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face a new challenge as they prepare for their first night game of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field. After spending their initial games adapting to the outdoor elements and infield conditions, the team will experience playing under newly installed LED lights, which meet Major League baseball standards. Despite not having practiced under these lights, players like Drew Rasmussen and Brandon Lowe are optimistic about the adjustment, relying on insights from Yankees players who have previously played night games there. Additionally, Rasmussen is making his transition back to starting pitcher for the first time in nearly two years, following a serious elbow injury, with expectations to monitor his workload closely. The Rays are also continuing to experiment with innovative bat designs and celebrated a successful attendance record with sold-out games against the Rockies.

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