Cigars drop opener to Rays

The Cigars lost the 2009 opener to the Rays 9-8. The Cigars started strong with a 2 run homer in the first from catcher Tom Dicesare. Eric Johnson pitched 4 strong innings as the Cigars took a 7-2 lead into the 5th inning but could not hold on. The Rays won the game with a walk off homer in the bottom of the ninth.