Sunday's Twins-Baltimore recap

Kyle Gibson dominated his old team for his 33rd career victory at Target Field.

July 9, 2023 at 11:26PM
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (48) winds up against the Twins in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Twins take on the Orioles at Target Field.] RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII • richard.tsong-taatarii @startribune.com
Baltimore righthander Kyle Gibson flustered the Twins for seven innings on Sunday. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Kyle Gibson, Baltimore

Tied his career high with 11 strikeouts, walked only one, and retired 17 consecutive Twins at one point.

BY THE NUMBERS

33 Career victories at Target Field by Gibson, passing ex-Twins teammate José Berríos for most in stadium history.

8 Home runs off Joe Ryan in his past three starts, matching his total in his first 15.

2 Innings in which the Twins scored more than one run, in 54 innings vs. Baltimore this year.

7 Runs scored against the Twins in the sixth inning, the most they have given up in any inning this season.

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Phil Miller has covered the Twins for the Star Tribune since 2013. Previously, he covered the University of Minnesota football team, and from 2007-09, he covered the Twins for the Pioneer Press.

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