Sophomore Cameron Grayson (1-0) got the win out of the bullpen for Minnesota. The right-hander went one inning, giving up two runs, one earned, on two hits, allowing no walks and striking out one.

A week in York had a galvanising effect on Steve Borthwick’s England team a year ago, transforming them from a team demoralised after defeat to Scotland into one that ended Ireland’s grand slam quest ...