The Twins’ momentum that saw them get back in the American League Central race ended in sweltering Florida. Pablo López gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks while

Pablo López was touched up two home runs in the fourth inning, and that was all the home team needed to claim the three-game series 2-1.

All it took for the Rays to get back on track Wednesday was a dazzling six-inning start by Drew Rasmussen and home runs from Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero. The resulting 5-0 win over the MinnesotaTwins provided a proper rebound for the Rays from Tuesday’s loss that snapped their six-game winning streak.

Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit fourth-inning home runs, and Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Minnesota Twins 5-0.

The game was scoreless until the Rays punched the Twins and Pablo Lopez in the mouth with a pair of homers in the fourth inning. Brandon Lowe slugged a solo shot to break the ice, and later in the inning the Rays took a 3-0 lead on a two-run shot from Junior Camerino.

Brandon Lowe homered to extend his hitting streak to 11 games and lead the host Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Wednesday's rubber match matinee.

The damage continued in the 5th when a Jonathan Aranda single knocked in Yandy Diaz to extended Tampa’s lead to 4-0. Meanwhile, Twins’ bats proceeded to go 0-17 through six innings after Trevor Larnach’s leadoff single.

Joe Ryan, who worked through some difficult innings, had quick and easy 5th and 6th innings to end his night. Louis Varland took over in the 7th, and Jose Caballero singled with 1 out. Caballero proceeded to steal 2nd and 3rd base, then score on a groundout to make it a 3-2 game.

Joe Ryan tossed six strong innings and Kody Clemens hit a 415-foot home run, lifting the visiting Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.