FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins rallied for five runs in the ninth inning to force extra innings but the Rays scored three runs off Deolis Guerra in the 10th to hand Minnesota a 10-7 loss in the Hammond Stadium opener on Sunday.

Guerra gave up an RBI single to Leslie Anderson with two outs before serving up a two-run blast to Mark Thomas. It ruined a late rally by the Twins in the ninth inning. Brandon Boggs started it with a three-run blast off reliever Jim Patterson with nobody out in the ninth before Wilkin Ramirez brought home a run with an RBI ground out. Chris Colabello tied it up with an RBI single to score Darin Mastroianni, who served as a pinch-runner and stole second base.

What went right: Twins starter Liam Hendriks was mostly solid in his spring debut, as he gave up a run on two hits and a walk over two innings. He gave up the run on a double to Fontenot and said it came because he slowed his arm too much on a changeup.

Closer Glen Perkins tossed a scoreless inning and struck out the first two batters he faced on just six pitches. He worked in his slider, which he usually waits to develop later in camp, because he wants it to be sharp for the World Baseball Classic.

Right-hander Kyle Gibson threw two scoreless frames and looked very impressive. It was the first time he’d pitched in a Grapefruit League game since undergoing Tommy John surgery and hit 96 mph on the Hammond Stadium radar gun. It impressed Ron Gardenhire so much he joked that he doesn’t want him to pitch again this spring so that it won’t affect his innings limit this season.

Jamey Carroll brought home a run with an RBI double in the second while Chris Parmelee doubled on his 25th birthday. Prospect Eddie Rosario added an RBI single in the fifth.

Boggs crushed a three-run homer in the ninth inning against Rays left-hander Jim Patterson with nobody out to help jump start Minnesota’s late rally.

What went wrong: Brian Duensing struggled in his debut, giving up three runs but wasn’t helped by his defense either. Justin Morneau made an error at first that led to a run.

Anthony Slama also didn’t fare well, as he wasn’t able to get through the eighth inning. He gave up three runs on two walks and two hits. But he also wasn’t helped by his defense, as Rosario made an error early in the inning.

Guerra got the last out of the ninth inning but was forced to come back out for the 10th after the Twins tied it up and struggled. He gave up three runs on two hits and a walk over 1 1/3 innings.

What they said: “What did I like out there? That question could blow up the internet. It was a long day and a lot of baseball. So we got a lot of innings and pitching in. We got some swings and had a nice rally there. And some kids threw the ball pretty well over in the intrasquad today and over here. So there were a lot of good things but a lot of long things, too.” — Gardenhire.

What’s next: Right-hander Vance Worley is set to make his Twins debut on Monday, when they host the Pirates at 1:05 p.m. at Hammond Stadium. Worley, who was acquired in the trade that sent Ben Revere to the Phillies, is expected to throw two innings or about 40 pitches. Right-hander Kyle McPherson is scheduled to start for the Pirates.

Injury update: Trevor Plouffe (calf) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday, according to general manager Terry Ryan. He didn’t suffer a setback and the Twins are just taking it slow with him. … Oswaldo Arcia is expected to be out about a week with a strained intercostal muscle. … Anthony Swarzak (ribs) ran for the first time on Saturday and could start playing catch on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Hammond Stadium opener is this afternoon at 12:05 p.m. CT but the Twins are also set to host an intrasquad game on Field 3 at 9 a.m. CT.

Just about every position player in camp is expected to play today except outfielder Oswaldo Arcia, who is out with a pulled intercostal muscle.

Trevor Plouffe was expected to play in the intrasquad game but wasn’t in the lineup. But he is taking batting practice on the main field so there’s a chance he could come in later in the game. But I didn’t get a chance to talk to him so I’m not sure if they’re just giving him an extra day off. So I’ll do my best to keep you posted on Plouffe.

Here are the lineups:

Twins vs. Rays:
1. Aaron Hicks, CF
2. Jamey Carroll, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Josh Willingham, LF
5. Justin Morneau, 1B
6. Chris Parmelee, RF
7. Jeff Clement, DH
8. Ray Olmedo, 3B
9. Pedro Florimon, SS

RHP Liam Hendriks (Glen Perkins, Jared Burton, Brian Duensing, Kyle Gibson, Bryan Augenstein, Anthony Slama, Luis Perdomo, Deolis Guerra

Intrasquad lineups
1. Darin Mastroianni, CF
2. Eddie Rosario, 2B
3. Brian Dinkelman, RF
4. Wilkin Ramirez, LF
5. Mark Sobolewski, 3B
6. Chris Herrmann, DH
7. Drew Butera, 1B
8. Danny Santana, SS
9. Eric Fryer, C
10. Danny Lehmann (extra DH)

RHP Trevor May (Jose Berrios, Caleb Thielbar, Andrew Albers)

1. Eduardo Escobar, SS
2. Brian Dozier, 2B
3. Joe Benson, CF
4. Chris Colabello, 1B
5. Clete Thomas, RF
6. Josmil Pinto, DH
7. Brandon Boggs, LF
8. Dan Rohlfing (extra DH)
9. Kyle Knudson, C
10. James Beresford, 3B

RHP P.J. Walters (Alex Meyer, B.J. Hermsen)

SARASOTA, Fla. — Josh Willingham hit a two-run homer but Tyler Robertson gave up a two-run homer to Trayvon Robinson to hand the Twins a 5-3 loss to the Orioles in the Grapefruit League opener for both teams at Ed Smith Stadium.

Right-hander Kevin Correia also made his Twins debut, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over two innings.

What went right: It was only the first game but Willingham picked right up where he left off last year when he hit 35 homers en route to winning the Silver Slugger Award. He went 2-for-2, including a two-run blast off Tommy Hunter in the third inning.

Eduardo Escobar, who is known more for his defense, looked good at the plate by going 2-for-3 while Darin Mastroianni doubled to lead off the third before scoring on Willingham’s homer.

Clete Thomas knocked in a run in the sixth on an infield single to score prospect Eddie Rosario, who led off the frame with a single off T.J. McFarland. Thomas ended up going 2-for-2.

Correia fared well, as both he hits he gave up weren’t hit hard. He gave up a double to Matt Wieters on a ball that looped down the line and an infield single to Chris Davis.

Relievers Ryan Pressly and Tim Wood looked sharp, as they both threw scoreless innings. Both guys have big arms and will be worth watching this spring, as Pressly is a Rule 5 pick from the Red Sox while Wood is out of Minor League options.

What went wrong: Robertson gave up a two-run blast to Robinson after walking Russ Canzler to open the inning. He was falling behind in the count early but settled down after the homer.

Fellow reliever Josh Roenicke gave up a run on two hits and a walk in his one inning of work. He’s also worth watching this spring, as he’s out of Minor League options as well. He put up a shiny 3.25 ERA in 88 2/3 innings with the Rockies last season, which is impressive considering their home park, but his peripheral stats weren’t as good. He struck out 54 and walked 43 with a 1.44 WHIP.

Reliever Shairon Martis, who is in camp because he’s pitching for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, gave up a run on three hits over two innings.

Rosario had a chance to get two runners out at home plate on a relay play in the fifth but dropped his hands and looked before throwing home, so the Twins were able to only get one out at the plate.

What they said: “We actually put some nice swings on the ball. Some atom balls, which is a good thing. The pitchers did a nice job. But Robby did the Cardinal Sin, walking the first guy. So it stopped the game and they ended up hitting a home run off him after he fell behind. But it was just the first time out so we’ll get better,” — Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.

What’s next: The Twins are set to host the Hammond Stadium opener against the Rays on Sunday with right-hander Liam Hendriks on the mound. Catcher Joe Mauer and first baseman Justin Morneau, who didn’t make the trip to Sarasota on Saturday, are also expected to make their Grapefruit League debuts. The Twins are also scheduled to host an intasquad game Sunday morning that will feature several younger players and prospects such as Alex Meyer, Trevor May, B.J. Hermsen and Jose Berrios.

Injury update: Third baseman Trevor Plouffe (strained right calf) could play in tomorrow’s intrasquad game. He’s been cleared by Twins doctors, as they told Gardenhire he has no limitations. … Outfield prospect Oswaldo Arcia pulled his intercostal muscle yesterday and the Twins aren’t sure when he’ll return. But the injury is expected to be minor.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins held their final workout of Spring Training before their Grapefruit League opener against the Orioles tomorrow in Sarasota.

It was a much shorter workout than in previous days, as only six pitchers — Mike Pelfrey, Michael Tonkin, Deolis Guerra, Caleb Thielbar, Samuel Deduno and Trevor May — threw live bullpen sessions.

Right-hander Kevin Correia is set to start in the opener tomorrow, and is expected to go two innings or 40 pitches. He’s one of nine pitchers set to make the trip to Sarasota, as Shairon Martis, Ryan Pressly, Josh Roenicke, Tim Wood, Anthony Slama, Luis Perdomo, Bryan Augenstein and Tyler Robertson are also on the travel list.

But the Twins will be without Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer as well as Trevor Plouffe, Jamey Carroll, Aaron Hicks and Joe Benson.

The Twins also just released their lineup for the first game against the Orioles. Here it is:

1. Darin Mastroianni, CF
2. Eduardo Escobar, 3B
3. Josh Willingham, LF
4. Ryan Doumit, DH
5. Chris Parmelee, RF
6. Chris Colabello, 1B
7. Brian Dozier, 2B
8. Drew Butera, C
9. Pedro Florimon, SS

RHP Kevin Correia

Here are some other notes from camp:

– Guerra was added to Team Venezuela’s official roster for the World Baseball Classic and will leave camp on March 3. He’s one of 13 Twins players set to participate.

– Twins manager Ron Gardenhire wouldn’t say who will bat second this season. Personally, I think it makes sense to move Mauer up to the No. 2 spot in the lineup given the club’s lack of top-of-the-order options but we’ll see what he decides.

– After Liam Hendriks starts on Sunday, other pitchers on the list to throw are closer Glen Perkins, Jared Burton, Brian Duensing, Kyle Gibson, Bryan Augenstein, Luis Perdomo, Anthony Slama and Deolis Guerra. Augenstein, Perdomo and Slama are also making the trip to Sarasota on Saturday, so if they pitch in the Grapefruit League opener they won’t pitch on Sunday.

And here are a few photos:

FORT MYERS, Fla. — With temperatures in the 40s and heavy winds today, it wasn’t a typical Florida day for the Twins during their second day of full workouts.

But the club was still able to get through all of the drills, including infield practice, pitchers fielding practice, bullpen sessions and batting practice.

“We got everything done,” Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. “It was a good day. Guys were really locked in. It was really fun to watch. The PFP went great on our field. I didn’t see the guys down the street but everybody said they did good. But our group was really locked in today. It was the best round yet.”

The most entertaining part of practice was the pop-up drills behind the plate for the catchers at Hammond Stadium. New bench coach Terry Steinbach had a little trouble operating the machine because of the wind with three balls coming back to hit the machine.

“The wind and the high sky where the ball looks like a golf ball up high up there and Steiny hitting the machine, all of those made for elements that made it tough,” Gardenhire said. “But it was good to get guys on the main stadium so that guys know the distance and all that. So it was a good drill for them. But it’s tough.”

Here are a few other notes from today’s workouts:

– Rafael Perez threw his first bullpen since joining the Twins on a Minor League deal and looked sharp, according to pitching coach Rick Anderson. Perez is coming off shoulder surgery so he’ll be monitored closely this spring but the plan for now is to try to stretch him out as a starter.

– Rich Harden didn’t throw a bullpen, as he took an extra day off because he’s coming off shoulder surgery. But Anderson said it was planned and not a setback.

– Tomorrow will mark the first day that Twins pitchers throw to Twins hitters in live batting practice. So it should make for a more interesting day.

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