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First pitch is 8 p.m. as Tampa Bay needs another win to return to Milwaukee for Game 6
By Katherine Langford
DeWayne Staats to throw ceremonial first pitch before Rays’ World Series Game 5
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WWSB) - DeWayne Staats is scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Tampa Bay Rays take the field for Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night.The ceremonial moment will headline a full night of Game 5 coverage.Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen is set to take the mound.‘Shock at that Trop’, Rays beat Brewers in World Series Game 4Batting practice video is expected to be uploaded about 5:30 p.m.Rays second baseman Ben Williamson’s hit in the 12th inning gave Tampa Bay a walk-off win Tuesday night. The win extended the series.The Milwaukee Brewers had been one win away from winning the World Series.A win Wednesday would extend the series to Game 6 in Milwaukee. A loss would end the series.
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