Tampa Bay Rays
Where are Tampa Bay Rays' home games played?
St. Petersburg
What player throws the ball to the batter?
Pitcher
What do you call it when a batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball?
Single
How many innings are in a regulation Major League Baseball game?
9
If a batter hits a ball that bounces over the outfield fence, what is it called?
Ground-rule double
What is the name of the Rays’ mascot?
Raymond
What position stands behind home plate and catches the pitch?
Catcher
What do you call a hit that allows the batter to reach second base?
Double
How many bases does a player get credit for with a triple?
What is a 3–2 count commonly called when the next pitch could end the at-bat?
Full count
What former Rays third baseman wore number 3 and became one of the most famous players in team history?
Evan Longoria
How many strikes make a strikeout?
Three
What do you call a hit that allows the batter to reach third base?
Triple
What is the name for a pitcher who allows no hits and no walks while pitching a complete game?
Perfect Game
What happens if a batter hits a fly ball that is caught with runners on base?
The batter is out, and runners may tag up and advance
What year did the Tampa Bay Rays first play a Major League Baseball game?
1998
What do you call the person who runs around the bases after getting on base?
Runner
What do you call it when a batter hits the ball over the outfield fence?
Home run
What is the only MLB team that has won the World Series every time it has reached the World Series?
None — every team that has appeared has eventually lost at least once
What is a "walk-off" hit?
A hit that gives the home team the winning run in the final inning
In 2008, the Rays made it to the World Series for the first time. What team did they play?
Philadelphia Phillies
What is a "double play"?
One play that results in two outs
What do you call it when a runner touches home plate and scores?
A run
What is the difference between a no-hitter and a perfect game?
A no-hitter allows baserunners; a perfect game allows none
What is a "double play"?
One play that results in two outs