Baseball fans in the Tampa Bay area have a major reason to head to Tropicana Field at the end of August. According to the latest I Love the Burg newsletter, the Tampa Bay Rays will host the New York Mets for a three-game series at The Trop from Monday through Wednesday, with the action falling right on August 31 and continuing into the first days of September. The matchup gives local fans a chance to catch big-league baseball in downtown St. Petersburg as the Rays wrap up the summer with an important home stand.
The series is one of the headline sports events in the region for the week of August 31 through September 3, standing out among a packed calendar that also includes music, comedy, game nights, and community gatherings across St. Pete and Tampa Bay. For Rays supporters, it’s a chance to enjoy the atmosphere of The Trop, cheer on the home team, and see how the club handles a tough interleague visit from a New York contender.
With Labor Day weekend approaching, the Rays’ home games offer a perfect excuse to spend an evening at the ballpark and celebrate the unofficial end of summer with one of the Bay area’s favorite traditions.