PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Rays Minor Leaguers helped key a five-run eighth-inning rally against the Twins' bullpen as the game ended in a 6-6 tie Thursday at Charlotte Sports Park.
The Rays loaded the bases off Ryan Pressly, who walked Mallex Smith, cutting the deficit to four. Luke Bard came on in relief and gave up two-run doubles to first baseman Joe McCarthy and left fielder Angel Moreno.
Byron Buxton doubled to lead off the fourth, giving the Twins their first hit against Rays starter Jake Odorizzi. Joe Mauer followed with an opposite-field home run to put the Twins up, 2-0.