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Royals lose seventh straight


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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - 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.
   
Shields (5-4) gave up six hits and had eight strikeouts. He has won two consecutive starts, allowing four runs over 15 innings.
   
Carl Crawford also homered for the Rays, who have won five of six following a season-high five-game losing streak. J.P. Howell pitched the ninth for his second save.
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