Twins win series vs Houston

The Minnesota Twins head into an off day with a little momentum after beating the Houston Astros, four-to-one, Wednesday at Target Field. Joe Ryan gave Minnesota six strong innings, and the offense got solo homers from Victor Caratini and Ryan Kreidler to help put the game away. The win came at a useful time for a Twins club dealing with roster turbulence, including Royce Lewis being sent to the minors and Ryan Jeffers needing surgery for a broken left wrist. Minnesota opens a weekend road series Friday night against the Boston Red Sox.