Tropicana Field catwalk rules, explained: What happens if a baseball hits the roof at Rays home ballpark

Tropicana Field, the home ballpark of the Tampa Bay Rays, features unique catwalk structures in its roof that create special ground rules for play. If a baseball strikes certain catwalks or cables during a game, specific rules determine whether the ball remains in play or is ruled a dead ball. These quirks make Tropicana Field one of the most distinctive venues in Major League Baseball.