Jose Berrios’ rookie season has not gone smoothly with the Minnesota Twins.

Berrios was removed after 4 2-3 innings and 77 pitches in a no-decision in the Twins’ 4-3 loss in 11 innings to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

He acknowledged he was surprised when manager Paul Molitor came out to get him with two runners on base and the Twins clinging to a 3-2 lead.

“I knew that I gave up those two runs in the fourth inning, but I felt good,” Berrios said through a translator. “I felt comfortable and I felt like I was doing a good job of getting the batters out.  But, he’s the manager, so that’s his position.  You have to respect that and move on.”