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Minnesota Twins Win Home Opener 10-4 over Tampa Bay Rays Behind Tristan Gray's Grand Slam
Tristan Gray capped a seven-run seventh with his first career grand slam as Minnesota overcame three Rays errors.
- On Friday, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-4 in their home opener, with Tristan Gray hitting his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run seventh inning.
- Tampa Bay relief pitcher Kevin Kelly struggled in the seventh, issuing consecutive bases-loaded walks that set up Gray's grand slam. The Rays lead Major League Baseball with 10 errors this season, including six by third baseman Junior Caminero.
- Josh Bell contributed two hits and two RBIs for the Twins, including a tiebreaking single in the seventh. Rays pitcher Joe Boyle struck out nine batters over 5 1/3 innings despite the loss.
- All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton exited the game after Kelly hit him in the right forearm with a pitch during the seventh inning. The Minnesota Twins announced X-rays showed no fracture.
- The series continues Saturday as the Tampa Bay Rays send left-hander Steven Matz to the mound against Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel in the second game of the three-game set.
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