Thursday's Twins-Tampa Bay game recap

July 12, 2013 at 5:35AM
Matt Moore of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, Thursday, July 11, 2013. (James Borchuck/Tampa Bay Times/MCT)
Caption (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

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Matt Moore, Tampa Bay

Carried a no-hitter into the sixth before winning his 13th game — and earning an All-Star spot announced after the game.

BY THE NUMBERS

7 Sweeps suffered by the Twins this season, including their past two four-game series.

.225 Twins' batting average since June 30; they are 1-11 in that time.

32 Strikeouts by Twins batters in last two games, and 43 for the series.

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