MINNEAPOLIS -- Kyle Gibson was undoubtedly the Twins' best starter in the first half, posting a 2.85 ERA in 18 outings, but he hasn't looked the same in the second half.
Gibson, though, took a step forward on Friday night, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Twins to a 3-0 win over the Astros. It was his first victory since his final start of the first half on July 12, as he entered 0-3 with a 7.22 ERA in seven outings since the All-Star break.
Gibson scattered four hits and three walks, and his only regret was that he didn't get deeper into the game, as the Astros worked several long plate appearances against him, including a 12-pitch at-bat from Jake Marisnick in the third.