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Matthews Shuts Out Nationals in Twins’ 1-0 Opener at Target Field

The win gives Minnesota a 1-0 series advantage going into Saturday’s Parker-Ryan duel with both clubs evaluating roster moves before the July 31 deadline.

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Jul 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews (52) throws to the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Rookie Zebby Matthews delivered six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out seven for his first career shutout start.
  • Byron Buxton provided the lone run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning after Matt Wallner’s leadoff walk and a pair of wild pitches.
  • Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore permitted one run on one hit in five innings but struggled with six walks and two wild pitches.
  • Minnesota leads the three-game set 1-0 and will counter with ace Joe Ryan against Washington’s Mitchell Parker on Saturday.
  • As both teams sit below .500, they are expected to consider selling veteran pitchers and pending free agents ahead of the trade deadline.