A 5-run fourth inning provides the needed cushion as the team moves to a season-high-matching 6 games over .500.

For 27 years, Tampa Bay Rays fans have started early on opening day, playing hooky from work and crowding downtown St. Petersburg with a sea of team gear and good vibes from the bars to the ballpark.

(WFTS) — Ferg’s Sports Bar has long served as a beloved pre-game location for the Tampa Bay Rays. The bar sits directly ... made it a part of their opening day tradition.