Twins RHP Zebby Matthews was back in action for the second time since his return from injury on Friday, and he delivered arguably his best performance at the MLB level. Matthews was out of the Twins' lineup from June 4 to July 19 with a right shoulder strain.

Zebby Matthews pitched a two-hitter over six scoreless innings in the best start of his career and the Minnesota Twins started a pivotal homestand with a 1-0 victory over a wild MacKenzie Gore and the Washington Nationals on Friday night.