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Zebby Matthews flirts with perfection as Twins keep fading playoff hopes alive
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points Zebby Matthews has thrown 5⅔ perfect innings against the White Sox. A pitcher is on the mound with a chance to finish August unbeaten.
A pitcher is on the mound with a chance to finish August unbeaten. Zebby Matthews has thrown 5⅔ perfect innings against the White Sox. The team Matthews is pitching for is trying to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The team has lost seven of their last eight games and currently sits four games out of a wild-card spot. Matthews' performance is crucial in this context.
Further details about the game are available, including the current status of the matchup and the team's chances of advancing in the playoffs.
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Category: News Published: August 30, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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