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**Rays Look to Extend Winning Streak as They Host Twins in Series Opener**

**ST. PETERSBURG, FL** – The Tampa Bay Rays (26-26) will kick off a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins (29-23) tonight at George M. Steinbrenner Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on MLB Network.

The Rays enter the series riding a five-game winning streak, capped by a dominant 13-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, with eight different players recording RBIs in their last outing. C Ben Rortvedt led the charge with 3 RBIs.

Meanwhile, the Twins saw their two-game winning streak snapped with a 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Kansas City Royals. Minnesota’s offense has struggled recently, scoring only one run in two of their last four games.

Right-handers Chris Paddack (2-4, 3.98 ERA) will take the mound for the Twins, while Zack Littell (3-5, 1.15 ERA) will start for the Rays. Littell has been a bright spot for the Rays, boasting a stellar ERA and WHIP. Paddack will look to turn around his season start.

The Rays have won 7 of their last 10 contests, scoring 8 or more runs in 2 of their last 4 games while holding opponents to 1 or fewer runs in each of their last 3 games. The Twins have lost 2 of their last 4 games and 3 of their last 6 contests while scoring just 1 run in 2 of their last 4 games. They have allowed at least 4 runs in 4 of their last 6 outings.

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