Minnesota tagged Tampa Bay starter Wade Davis for five runs in the first inning, and the Twins went on to a 12-3 victory over the Rays on Sunday.
Davis, trying to earn a spot in Tampa Bay's starting rotation, gave up seven runs — five earned — in two innings. He walked one and struck out one.
Scott Baker, already named the Twins' Opening Day starter, struck out three, walked one and gave up one hit in five innings.
Joe Mauer went 2 for 4 with a run scored, boosting his spring training batting average to .470, and Justin Morneau singled, reached base on a fielder's choice and walked. Michael Cuddyer went 3 for 3 with an RBI single and a two-run home run off Rays reliever Richard De Los Santos.
Twins designated hitter Jim Thome went 2 for 4 with a double and three RBI.
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