CHICAGO — Having taken an early lead that included Junior Caminero’s 44th homer, the Rays were in position for another win on Sunday.

But a replay reversal on an odd play in the seventh inning cost them a run and changed the momentum as their slide continued with a 4-3 loss to the Cubs.

“A huge turning point in that game,” second baseman Brandon Lowe said.

So while Caminero moved within two homers of Carlos Pena’s franchise single-season record of 46, the Rays moved closer to formal elimination from the American League playoff race.

They hoped to build some momentum and close the gap during the week-long trip to Chicago. Instead, they went 2-4 against the AL-worst White Sox and Cubs. They have lost seven of their last nine, dropping to 73-76.

“A tough road trip,” Lowe said.

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