Zebby Matthews pitched 7 innings without allowing an earned run in the Minnesota Twins' 9-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on May 14. Matthews posted the highest score in The Game Network Performance Index across 11 games that day.
The right-hander struck out 5 batters at Target Field in Minneapolis, helping the Twins secure a decisive win over Miami. Matthews allowed hits but prevented any earned runs from crossing the plate during his seven-inning outing.
Matthews completed his start with a final line of 7 innings pitched, 5 strikeouts, and 0 earned runs. The performance stood out among the day's pitching efforts, as Matthews maintained control throughout his time on the mound against the Marlins lineup.
The outing marked Matthews' first appearance of the 2026 season, establishing a 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA and 0.71 WHIP. Matthews has now struck out 5 batters across 7.0 innings pitched this season, giving him his first win of the year.