Twins Win First Half of Doubleheader

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Gibson pitched six shutout innings and Torii Hunter had a three-run double as the Minnesota Twins gained ground in the AL wild-card race, winning their fourth straight in a 7-1 victory over the fading Cleveland Indians in the first game of a doubleheader.

Joe Mauer and Byron Buxton hit a solo homers for Minnesota, which entered play trailing the Angels by 1 1/2 games for the AL's second wild card.

The loss dealt another setback to Cleveland's slim playoff hopes. The Indians began Wednesday five games behind the Angels, who host Oakland in a night game.

Gibson (11-11) wasn't affected by having his start pushed back by Tuesday night's rainout. The right-hander struck out nine, matching a career high, and held Cleveland to four hits.

Carlos Carrasco (14-12) was roughed up in his final start of the season, allowing five runs in three-plus innings.