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Zebby Matthews shines as Twins secure 9-6 win over Athletics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:56 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Zebby Matthews shines as Twins secure 9-6 win over Athletics

Summary

Zebby Matthews pitched seven strong innings, allowing one run on six hits, and Josh Bell drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Athletics 9-6 on Monday night in West Sacramento. Byron Buxton contributed significantly with three hits and four runs scored, while rookie Kaelen Culpepper recorded four hits in his 14th game. The Twins snapped a three-game losing streak, with Matthews improving his record to 8-8 for the season. Tommy Nance and Andrew Morris pitched scoreless innings, despite a late rally from the Athletics in the ninth. The Twins will send Taj Bradley to the mound Tuesday against Gage Jump.

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By the Numbers

•Matthews allowed one run over seven innings with seven strikeouts.
•Josh Bell drove in three runs for the Twins.
•Byron Buxton scored four times and had three hits.
•Athletics staged a ninth-inning rally but fell short.
•Next game features Twins' Taj Bradley against Athletics' Gage Jump.

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4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Zebby Matthews and Josh Bell lift Minnesota Twins to 9-6 win over Athletics

What they're saying

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Zebby Matthews allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, Josh Bell drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 9-6 on Monday night. Byron Buxton had three hits and scored four times, rookie Kaelen Culpepper had four hits for the first time in his 14th game, and Ryan Kreidler homered to help the Twins snap a three-game skid. Matthews (8-8) struck out seven and gave up one walk.
— Yahoo Sports

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