Pelfrey, Gibson swap spots for twin bill

Pelfrey's one-run outing 1:13 9/9/15: Mike Pelfrey gives up just one run on five hits and induces two double plays over 5 1/3 innings MINNEAPOLIS -- Following the announcement that Friday's game between the Twins and Angels was rained out -- and that a split doubleheader was on tap the next day -- Twins manager Paul Molitor said nothing would change in regards to his plans for his starting pitchers.

Right-hander Mike Pelfrey, Friday's scheduled starter, was immediately announced as the starter for Game 1, while righty Kyle Gibson would follow in the nightcap.

But some careful discussion among those involved -- as well as a quick peek at the numbers -- suggested that Gibson should go first,…