Historic low: Less than 20,000 Tampa Bay Rays fans showed up to the team first playoff game

Rays playoff attendance hits historic low

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Less than 20,000 fans show up to game

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This is the lowest attendance in Rays history

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The Rays are struggling to draw fan

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The team has not made the playoffs since 2011

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The Rays are playing in a small stadium

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The Rays are located in a small market

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The Rays are competing with other sports teams in the area

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The Rays are trying to attract new fans

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The Rays are hoping to improve their attendance in the future

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