Twins' Royce Lewis Hits Two Homers to Beat Rockies 7-1

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis, who has struggled with injuries and diminished performance this season, broke out of a slump by hitting two home runs in a 7-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, marking his first multi-homer regular season game and helping the Twins avoid a sweep. Lewis, who recently opened up about the physical and mental toll of his injuries and his disappointment with his current play, had seen his batting average and power numbers dip significantly, resulting in time out of the starting lineup. Despite frustrations and a previous 11 at-bat hitless streak, Lewis appears to be regaining form, going 5-for-8 over his last two games and collecting his first stolen base of the season. The Twins, who have underperformed this year and are in danger of missing the playoffs, were buoyed by strong performances from Matt Wallner, Harrison Bader, and ace Joe Ryan in the victory over Colorado. Lewis’ resurgence comes as the team desperately seeks consistency and offensive power in the second half of the season. Manager Rocco Baldelli and Lewis himself remain hopeful that this recent spark will help him rediscover his previous All-Star caliber form.