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
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