Roof of Tropicana Field, home of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, ripped open by Hurricane Milton
SUMMARY
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night, causing significant damage to Tropicana Field, the home of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays. The stadium, which was serving as a shelter for first responders, suffered extensive roof damage, with videos showing a large section flapping in the hurricane winds. Thankfully, no injuries were reported among the linemen and emergency personnel staging there for storm recovery. Before the storm, the Rays collaborated with local emergency management to facilitate debris removal efforts at Tropicana Field. While the stadium is not designated as a shelter, it played a crucial role in aiding first responders. Tropicana Field, known as "The Trop," has been the Rays' home since 1998. Although the team plans to build a new stadium, construction has not yet started, and the current facility now faces immediate recovery challenges following the storm's impact.
