GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
James Shields, Rays
Held the Twins to one run over eight innings and improved to 3-0.
NUMBERS GAME
15 Hitting streak for Josh Willingham, tying Kirby Puckett for the club record for a hit streak to start the season.
19.1 James Shields' scoreless innings streak before the Twins scored a run in the ninth inning.
134 Plate appearances since Danny Valencia's last home run, going back to last season.
ON DECK
Opponents are batting .189 against Rays righthander Jeff Niemann, but he's still looking for his first victory as he prepares to face the Twins on Sunday.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III