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Rays outfielder reunites with mother before playoff opener

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Sandra Gonzalez, mother of Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena throws out the first pitch before a AL wild-card baseball playoff series game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Overview

  • Randy Arozarena's mother attended his MLB game for the first time and threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
  • Arozarena got the Rays' first hit of the 2023 MLB playoffs in the first inning.
  • The Rays wore throwback "Devil Rays" uniforms for the first time in the playoffs.
  • Arozarena previously starred for the Rays during their playoff run in 2020.
  • The Rays played the Texas Rangers in the wild-card series at Tropicana Field on October 3, 2023.