'I got to call my dad;' Family holds on to hope across generations as Rays trail 2-0 in World Series

A family & kids story from Florida, reported by WTSP Tampa Bay.

Family & Kids · Florida · October 25, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 26, 2026

What we said on air

A teen’s viral reaction to the Rays trailing 2‑0 in the World Series sparked a family story about calling dad and holding onto a grandfather’s chair, showing four generations of devotion.

Local News · Florida — Morning edition, October 26, 2026

Reported by WTSP Tampa Bay, October 25, 2026. Read the full story at WTSP Tampa Bay →

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