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Upton's 2-run HR helps Rays sweep Royals (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

B.J. Upton hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth and James Shields allowed two runs over eight innings as 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 (0-2) made it 3-2. The homer helped the Rays overcome an 0-for-13 performance with runners in scoring position.