
Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder guided by Sarasota roots to World Series
By Marcus Chen
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The Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a spark as they try to keep their World Series hopes alive. They'll turn to one of the biggest names in franchise history before Game 4.Evan Longoria ceremonial first pitchFormer Rays third baseman Evan Longoria will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday night at Tropicana Field before the Rays face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series.PREVIOUS: World Series Game 3: Rays crushed by Brewers in 10-1 loss at Tropicana FieldFirst pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, with the game airing on FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX One.Evan Longoria's legacy with the RaysLongoria is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Rays history, playing a crucial role in the franchise's rise to prominence.Selected third overall by Tampa Bay in the 2006 MLB Draft, Longoria made his major league debut in 2008 and quickly became a cornerstone of the team. That season, the Rays went from last place to first in the American League East, won the division and