Zebby Matthews fanned nine while allowing two runs in four innings Saturday against the Royals.
Three singles and a walk produced the two runs in the third. Matthews allowed just two other hits, both of which were singles, and walked no one else, but the Twins declined to send him back out for the fifth at 81 pitches. His nine strikeouts were a new high for him through 11 big-league starts. Matthews still comes recommended in mixed leagues, even though his first two outings have been a mixed bag. He’ll pitch in Seattle next week.