How Were The National Broadcasters Disrespecting The Rays In The All-Star Game?
Why does it feel like the Tampa Bay Rays don’t get their due respect on a national stage, as was seen in the broadcast of the All-Star game last night?…
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 11: Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at T-Mobile Park on July 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)Why does it feel like the Tampa Bay Rays don't get their due respect on a national stage, as was seen in the broadcast of the All-Star game last night?
Randy Arozarena had an amazing catch, which at least they showed. Then he got the first hit of the game. Yandy Diaz got a home run, and it was barely mentioned. They didn’t even say he was at bat because they were talking to a National League player in the outfield. But the worst was—-EVERY PLAYER was introduced as they walked onto the field EXCEPT Shane McClanahan and Wander Franco. The players (non-starters) in each league were introduced alphabetically. So right before Tampa, it was Seattle, right? The camera followed the Seattle players and then panned the home crowd reaction and kept talking about it while Shane and Wander came out. I had to rewind and watch 3 times to even see them walking at a great distance. The next player announced was from Texas.
The Rays deserve more respect and attention, especially after the historic year they are having! They've been dominating the standings at the #1 spot. They started the season with a 13-0 record, were the first team this season to reach 50 wins, and currently have the best record at home.
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Roxanne’s Kids’ Four Favorite Things About A Tampa Bay Rays Game
Took the kids to a Rays game last night. (A big thank you to Don for the most amazing seats! Wow!) The Rays hosted the Texas Rangers.
It was Davianna's first game so she was all hyped up about that. Big Sis has already been to a dozen or so MLB games. It is fun to try to explain the game to them and see them experience baseball for the first time through their eyes. Nonetheless, they're not quite that excited about the rules of the game but there are some parts of the experience last night that they absolutely love. I also told them Mama used to work the games and be on the field before and after the game, and they couldn't care less about that, as well.
But here are some photos of the parts of the experience last night that they absolutely loved.
1. Cheering When the Rays Score
Photo Courtesy of RWThey were dancing and screaming. I'm always telling them to lower their voices around the house because they are so loud, so they were happy to be somewhere where they could hoot and holler at full volume.
2. Eating Dippin' Dots
Photo Courtesy of RWAs soon as we saw the Dippin' Dots stand, they zoned in. And for a solid three innings after we were back in our seats, it's like, "Mama, I'm being good. When can we go get Dippin' Dots?"
3. Going Up and Down the Steps
Photo Courtesy of RWWhy do kids love stairs so much? A mystery. But they were excited every time we got up to use the restroom or get food so they could climb the stairs. Late into the game, they started to get up and do a quick up and down on that first block of steps, so that was our cue to scoot out.
4. Dancing in the Rain after the Game
Photo Courtesy of RWDad went to get the car in the torrential downpour, and the girls had a blast running out and getting soaked. Hopefully, we won't catch colds after this wild night.
