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**Twins’ Winning Streak Snapped as Matthews Falters in Brewers Loss; McCusker Debuts**

MILWAUKEE – The Minnesota Twins’ historic 13-game winning streak came to an abrupt end Sunday as they fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2, in a game that saw a shaky start from recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews and the debut of power-hitting outfielder Carson McCusker.

Matthews, called up from Triple-A St. Paul to fill a rotation spot, lasted just three innings, surrendering four runs on five hits while striking out five and walking three. Despite a strong showing in St. Paul this season (2-1, 1.93 ERA), Matthews couldn’t replicate that success at the major league level. He had closed out last season in the Twins’ rotation and fashioned a 1-4 record with a 6.69 ERA in nine starts.

The Twins had entered the game riding a wave of dominant pitching, including three consecutive shutouts, and the Twins had recorded three straight shutouts entering Sunday’s game, with the pitching staff recording a collective 3.15 ERA that ranks No. 3 in the majors. Matthews did extend the team’s shutout inning streak to a franchise-record 34, which began in 1961.

Adding a jolt to the lineup, the Twins also selected the contract of Carson McCusker from St. Paul. The 26-year-old rookie, who has been tearing up Triple-A with a .350 batting average, 10 home runs, and 36 RBIs in 38 games, finally got his opportunity to debut.

The Twins pitching depth was further tested as reliever Danny Coulombe was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm extensor strain, retroactive to Thursday. Coulombe has been a key part of the bullpen, posting a scoreless streak in 16⅔ innings this season. “It’s obviously not good, but I’m not overly concerned,” said Twins manager Rocco Baldelli. “He’s going to need a little bit more. I’m not going to put a timeline on it. I’m not going to say it’s the minimum, but I’m optimistic that it won’t be too long.”

The injury to Coulombe is the latest blow to the Twins, who already placed shortstop Carlos Correa and center fielder Byron Buxton on the seven-day concussion injured list after a collision in Baltimore on Thursday. To create space for McCusker on the 40-man roster, rookie Luke Keaschall was moved to the 60-day injured list after fracturing his right forearm in April.

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