BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (Interstat) — Zebby Matthews tossed seven innings of five-hit ball and Brooks Lee delivered a two-run homer as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Friday at Target Field.

The Royals struck first with two runs in the opening inning. Vinnie Pasquantino doubled home Bobby Witt Jr., and Jac Caglianone doubled to score Pasquantino, giving Kansas City a 2-0 lead.

Minnesota cut the deficit in the third when Brooks Lee grounded into a forceout that plated Alex Jackson. The Twins erupted for four runs in the sixth. Lee led off with a solo home run, Josh Bell doubled to tie the game, and Orlando Arcia singled to put Minnesota ahead.

Kansas City added a run in the ninth on a groundout by Maikel Garcia that scored Caglianone, but Travis Adams closed the door for his second save.

Matthews (2-3) struck out two and allowed two earned runs. Michael Wacha (4-4) took the loss after surrendering four earned runs over 5 2/3 innings. The Twins outhit the Royals 10-8.

Attendance was 19,805, and the game lasted 2 hours, 23 minutes. Minnesota improved to 30-35, while Kansas City fell to 25-39.