Game recap: Tampa Bay 4, Twins 2

August 12, 2012 at 3:56AM

IMPACT PLAYER

B.J. Upton, Rays

He hit a two-run homer in the first inning and added a bases-empty shot in the fifth.

BY THE NUMBERS

9.50 Nick Blackburn's ERA this year in the first inning.

2,006,264 Attendance through 57 dates at Target Field.

ON DECK

Scott Diamond will be facing Tampa Bay for the first time in his career. James Shields is 4-2 with a 4.24 career ERA against the Twins.

JOE CHRISTENSEN

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