David Archuleta will sing in seventh-inning stretch
Friday night's starting lineup is pretty squeal-inducing. We mean the entertainment lineup, not the players. Local saxophonist B.K. Jackson will perform the national anthem before the first pitch, and American Idol star David Archuleta will sing God Bless America during the seventh-inning stretch. Ceremonial first pitch lineups for the weekend are also set. On Friday, 11 original season ticket holders have been invited to throw the first pitch. On Saturday, noted Rays fan and college basketball icon Dick Vitale will have the honors. The 11 honorees Friday are Jack Critchfield, Clearwater; Bette Ra Ivey, Largo; David Parry, Brandon; Dr. Pedro Morales, St. Petersburg; Mark Donohue, St. Petersburg; Gene Oliver St. Petersburg; Russ Cosser, Treasure Island; Beth Di Roma, Largo; Jeff Albrecht, Sarasota; Pedro Bajo, Tampa; John Shoppell, St. Petersburg Beach.
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So in other words Mimi, you are only going to watch David on your DVR, and skip through all that boring baseball nonsense.
Posted by: Ted | October 09, 2008 at 09:42 PM
I don't understand why they are having Dick Vitale pitch on Saturday. He should be included in the 11 original season ticketholders. He's a representative of them, isn't he? This would make room for someone else to toss out the first pitch on Saturday.
Posted by: Sara | October 09, 2008 at 09:28 PM
OMG, this is wonderful. I never watch baseball game, but I will definitely watch this game tomorrow just for David. (already set recording on my DVR) Wow, can't wait.
Posted by: Mimi | October 09, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Palm to Heart
"Our David" has a pretty loaded weekend. We Archies should overflow this weekend.
Enjoy every second David. Wow, what a great promotion op. Hopefully Azoff mgmt can get them to play "CRUSH" at some point during the game.
Knock it out David!
Posted by: maxie2go | October 09, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Dickie V BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Joe | October 09, 2008 at 09:06 PM
i am seriously flipping out right now...i am SUCH a big fan and CANT WAIT to hear him sing this! he is my favorite singer...and by far too!
Posted by: Karla | October 09, 2008 at 09:01 PM
OHHH WOW will we get to see this??? Will this be on TV??? AHHHHHHH I can't wait, I hope so. I guess I will watch baseball friday night!! :) YAY!! His voice is amazing! Knock it outta the park David!
Posted by: Michele | October 09, 2008 at 08:57 PM
i want video of this event...david archuleta forever
Posted by: emerlinda | October 09, 2008 at 08:51 PM
He makes me puke, I hope he doesn't jinx the Rays !
Posted by: john | October 09, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Is this going to be on TV? And if so, what channel and time?
Posted by: Naomi | October 09, 2008 at 08:47 PM
ahhhh!! i'm so excited! david archueta is the best singer everrrr
Posted by: Iamanarchangel | October 09, 2008 at 08:45 PM
David sang God Bless America when he was 12. I think it's on youtube. It is fantastic!!!
Posted by: jan | October 09, 2008 at 08:44 PM
I sure hope they will televise him singing!!!!!!
Posted by: shebee | October 09, 2008 at 08:44 PM
LAME!!!!! I do not want to have to hear this during the game. Stick this wannabe in the parking lot.
Posted by: Ted | October 09, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Can't wait to hear David! Oh my goodness.... This is the best week ever
Posted by: stacee | October 09, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Please oh Please TBS televise David singing God Bless America! His fans are on fire to hear and see him. David is a great singer, and we will be watching with great anticipation - Go David!
Posted by: Melisa | October 09, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Guess I'll have to watch baseball tomorrow!!!! :) :)
"God Bless America" is my favorite patriotic song and David Archuleta is my favorite singer. You put both of them together and you have ONE HAPPY FAN!!!!! CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
Posted by: SallyB | October 09, 2008 at 07:52 PM
OMGGGG I CANT WAITT!!
i <3 david archie, and the red sox!! go sox:]
Posted by: Monique | October 09, 2008 at 07:32 PM
When David sang this for the firefighters, I got that "tingly" feeling I get when He sings! Can't wait
Posted by: archangel48 | October 09, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Hip Hip Hurray....couldn't have asked for a better artist to sing in the 7th inning!
David Archuleta is a wonderful young singer and a legend in the making, this is going to be beyond amazing!!!
Can't wait OMG!
Posted by: ShellyShular | October 09, 2008 at 07:02 PM
OMG! bILL lol i would LOVE to hear him sing "Take me out the the ball game". that would be epic.
Posted by: meg | October 09, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Oh I have chills just thinking about how awesome he will sound with that song. I hope they show it on TV. I'm a Cubs fan (sigh...maybe next year...100 yrs is long enough)but I'll have to watch this game to see if they show David Archuleta singing God Bless America!
Posted by: Liz | October 09, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Will this be on TV for West Coast, what channel, what time, I'm there? David will do a wonderful job as usual with anything he sings and will make us proud.
Posted by: Debbie | October 09, 2008 at 06:46 PM
It's not PC to say this.......but hate it when they sing God Bless America in the 7th inning.......it's a freaking baseball game...........sing take me out to the ball game@!
Posted by: bILL | October 09, 2008 at 06:26 PM
David Archuleta is my favorite all time singer right now. His single Crush is amazing!!!! Go download it if you haven't already. Can't wait to hear him sing God Bless America! I heard him sing the National Anthem and it was beyond fantastic, so I know this will be amazing also. I am so excited!
Posted by: Kerri | October 09, 2008 at 06:19 PM
OMG...can't wait to hear David Archuleta sing that.
Posted by: Nancy | October 09, 2008 at 06:17 PM