Dad surprises 11-year-old son with World Series tickets to watch his Rays namesake

An 11-year-old Minnesota boy named Drew Rasmussen watched his Tampa Bay Rays namesake from the stands during Game 2 after his father surprised him with an incredible trip to the World Series. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher inspires namesakeYoung Drew Rasmussen served as an honorary bat boy at Tropicana Field in 2023, walking off the mound side-by-side with his Major League Baseball namesake. During that home stand, the Rays played the Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay came out on top in both games the young fan attended.The meeting between the pair forged an unforgettable bond. The boy's father, Nick, made a firm commitment to his son: "If Drew Rasmussen can heal up and make it to the World Series with the Rays, I'm taking you."The journey came together following an appearance on "Tampa Bay Live" with host Regina Gonzalez, where the boy's father revealed the sudden plan."As soon as we get done with this show, we have to pack because we're going to the World Series," the father, Nick Rasmussen s