MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins started a must-win series against Kansas City in convincing fashion.

Denard Span had three hits and scored two runs and Justin Morneau homered to lead the Twins to a 7-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday night to close within a game of Chicago in the AL Central race.

The White Sox were swept by the Blue Jays in a doubleheader.

Jose Guillen had three hits and an RBI and Miguel Olivo homered for Kansas City.