Rays pay tribute to Orlando on Pride Night

Una Voce performs the national anthem before the Rays game vs. the Giants to honor those lost in OrlandoST. PETERSBURG -- Early Friday evening, Kenny Cuevas stood outside Tropicana Field in a Rays jersey and felt the urge to help in a time of need. Two large red bloodmobiles sat idle before him. Other fans mingled nearby at Gate 4 as the pregame buzz before the Rays faced the Giants gained momentum.

Five days after the horrific mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Cuevas viewed baseball as a way to help neighbors heal. He prepared to give blood and offer strength.

"Orlando is our neighbor, so we're here to support," said Cuevas, a 22-year-old Tampa resident. "We're here to show that…