St. Petersburg, Florida – Top Off the Trop -- some people have been confused by the name. This is not a movement to remove the white ceiling from Tropicana Field. It's the creation of local businessman Brett Morgan to boost the Rays attendance at a single, weeknight game.
"I'm a huge Rays fan," explains Morgan. "We're a little attendance challenged and I'm just answering that call in the community to get more fans in the seats."
Morgan is appealing to local businesses to organize groups of 20 or more to attend the Rays vs. Yankees game on Wednesday, May 13. Discounted tickets linked to the event can be purchased through the Rays by going to this website.
"This is a good time to see this young club tank on the Evil Empire," laughs Morgan.
10 News is participating in Top Off the Trop. About 60 station employees are going to the game. If you see us, make sure you say "Hi".
This is the third year for Top Off the Trop and even if the movement generates just a few thousand more fans for the game, Morgan will be satisfied.
"We've really started something that has some momentum…and I enjoy doing it."
