Tropicana Field struck again during Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees.
With the Yankees leading 3-1 in the top of the ninth, the stadium lights suddenly went dark, and only emergency power kept the building from being plunged into complete darkness.
So, the lights have gone out here in the top of the 9th at the Trop. They also went out briefly on Friday night between innings.
— Tyler Kepner (@TylerKepner) May 12, 2019
Only emergency light on… pic.twitter.com/U1vF2Bnk21
— Kristie Ackert (@ByKristieAckert) May 12, 2019
Lights out at the Trop. pic.twitter.com/V8uyYm1OJa
— Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard) May 12, 2019
Fans used cell phones to try to light up the stadium to no avail.
Lost power at the Trop and fans holding up their cell phones hoping it provides enough light to restart the game. pic.twitter.com/TOkNvW9O3z
— Michael Kay (@RealMichaelKay) May 12, 2019
Bruce Springsteen concert or baseball game?
The lights went out at the Trop so the fans tried to help out.
— Cut4 (@Cut4) May 12, 2019
To make matters worse, minutes after the lights went out, the sound system followed, leading to the Rays’ departure from the field as the game was forced into a delay.
And the sound system just went down…
— Kristie Ackert (@ByKristieAckert) May 12, 2019
The Rays’ home stadium has often been criticized for its strange ground rules and configuration. Not being able to keep the lights on isn’t exactly helpful, either.
