Kris Bubic limited the Twins to one run and two hits over six innings to secure the win in the Royals’ 3-1 victory Monday.

Matt Wallner’s homer accounted for the only damage, even though Bubic surrendered seven other hard-hit balls, walked three and threw a wild pitch. Fortunately, he was facing a Twins lineup that figures to have problems against lefties all season long. Bubic finished with four strikeouts, generating 12 whiffs on 34 swings. He will make another start at home this weekend against the Brewers.