Kyle Gibson pitched eight scoreless innings in the Minnesota Twins 2-0 victory over the first place Kansas City Royals last night. The win moves the Twins to 3.5 games back of the Royals for first place in the American League Central.
Gibson is 6-6 on the year with a 3.04 earned run average. Is 3.04 earned run average is 11th best in the American League and 27th overall.
Gibson’s growth during his second full season as a starter has been evident. Gibson has put the consistency issues that plagued him last year behind him.