Royce Lewis hit two home runs — his first career multihomer game — and Joe Ryan struck out 11 in seven innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to prevent a three-game sweep.

Coors Field finally acted like Coors Field for the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, and Royce Lewis finally acted like Royce Lewis. And Joe Ryan, well, he acted like the All-Star he already is. Lewis, frustrated and baffled by his slump-ridden season,

All-Star Joe Ryan was on the mound for the Twins as they tried to salvage the final game of the series from the National League's worst team. He was in command, while Matt Wallner, Royce Lewis and Harrison Bader all homered in the 7-1 win.