Kenny Piper’s Surprise MLB Debut | Tampa Bay Rays News

In a wild last-minute scramble, Tampa Bay Rays catcher Kenny Piper — called up from Double-A just hours before a game — stepped in for an unexpected MLB debut, catching all nine innings and crushing his first big league hit. Told to fly to Colorado and wait at the hotel, Piper was summoned by manager Kevin Cash around 4 p.m., raced to the ballpark, and into the lineup — all while juggling family time. His surreal moment, complete with teammates cheering and a crowd roaring, proved he’s ready for the big stage after years of steady play in the minors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c708593ae33337b5