Upton’s blast helps Rays get a sweep
B.J. Upton hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth and James Shields gave up two runs over eight innings as the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep by beating the Kansas City Royals, 3-2, on Thursday.
Upton’s two-out shot off Jamey Wright helped the Rays overcome an 0-for-13 performance with runners in scoring position.
The Royals have lost a season-high seven games in a row.
Shields (5-4) gave up six hits and had eight strikeouts. Carl Crawford also homered for the Rays, who have won five of six after a season-high five-game losing streak. J.P. Howell pitched the ninth for his second save.
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