Rays Halt Slump For Second Consecutive Win vs. Twins

An 8-run inning propels Tampa Bay to victory

Tampa Bay Rays Win Second Consecutive Game vs. Minnesota Twins

Bouncing back from three straight losses, the Tampa Bay Rays halted their slump with a resounding victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

The turning point of the game came in the fifth inning, when the Rays erupted for eight runs to take a commanding lead. Isaac Paredes started the rally with an RBI double, followed by a two-run single from Yandy Diaz. The offensive outburst continued as Wander Franco added another RBI single, and David Peralta capped the inning with a three-run home run.

The Twins attempted to respond in the bottom of the fifth, but were only able to plate two runs thanks to a homer by Gio Urshela. Tampa Bay's pitching staff held Minnesota scoreless for the remainder of the game, securing the win.

• Tampa Bay Rays defeat Minnesota Twins 10-2.
• An eight-run fifth inning propelled the Rays to victory.
• The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Tampa Bay.
• Isaac Paredes, Yandy Diaz, Wander Franco, and David Peralta all contributed key hits for the Rays.
• Shane McClanahan earned the win for Tampa Bay, allowing just two runs over five innings.

With the victory, the Rays improved to 19-19 on the season, while the Twins fell to 17-21.