GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Kyle Gibson, Twins

The righthander dominated Houston for the second time this season, taking a shutout into the eighth inning.

BY THE NUMBERS

32 Doubles for Eduardo Escobar, after the Twins shortstop hit another one Wednesday.

1,501 Career hits for Joe Mauer; his first-inning single was 1,500.

6 Twins who have 1,500 hits.

ON DECK

The Twins have Thursday off before beginning an 11-game homestand and a four-game series with the Royals on Friday night at Target field.

PHIL MILLER