NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsOctober 25, 2026Hillsborough County
Father surprises 11-year-old Drew Rasmussen with World Series tickets to watch MLB namesake
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An 11-year-old Minnesota boy named Drew Rasmussen attended Game 2 of the World Series after his father surprised him with trip tickets. The surprise followed a promise made when the young fan served as an honorary bat boy for his Major League Baseball namesake in 2023. The father and son traveled to the game after appearing on a television broadcast in Madison.
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A young baseball fan fulfilled a promise made by his father to attend the World Series after previously meeting his professional athlete namesake.
Key Facts
- An 11-year-old Minnesota boy named Drew Rasmussen attended Game 2 of the World Series.
- The trip was a surprise organized by his father, Nick Rasmussen.
- Young Drew previously served as an honorary bat boy at Tropicana Field in 2023, meeting his MLB pitcher namesake.
- The father and son appeared on 'Tampa Bay Live' with host Regina Gonzalez prior to the trip.
- The family stayed in Madison and arrived at American Family Field five hours before the first pitch.
- The MLB pitcher Drew Rasmussen has played for both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The pitcher has recovered from three Tommy John surgeries during his career.
Who's Mentioned
PersonRegina Gonzalez“Host of 'Tampa Bay Live'.”PersonNick Rasmussen“Father of young Drew Rasmussen.”OrganizationFOX 13“Media outlet.”locationMadison“Location where the father and son stayed.”locationAmerican Family Field“Stadium where the game took place.”PersonLindsay Rasmussen“Family member who spoke to FOX 13.”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“Major League Baseball team.”PersonDrew Rasmussen“11-year-old Minnesota boy who is a fan of the MLB pitcher.”locationMinnesota“Home state of young Drew Rasmussen.”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Major League Baseball team.”