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Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson earned a win Sunday, giving up two earned runs on eight hits in eight innings while striking out three and walking none in his team's 3-2 victory over the Rangers.

Gibson (7-6) was able to get through the eighth inning with the score tied 2-2, and he was put in line for the win when the offense scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning. It was a great rebound performance for the pitcher, who gave up seven runs in two innings in his last outing. He owns a 3.77 ERA and 50:27 K:BB ratio in 93 innings going into Friday's matchup with the Yankees.

Tigers pitcher Drew Smyly was stuck with a loss Sunday after giving up four earned runs on eight hits and two walks in just 2 1/3 innings while striking out three in his team's 6-4 defeat against the Astros.

Smyly (4-7) surrendered three runs in the first inning before pitching a scoreless second. However, his day was over after following up back-to-back doubles with a one-out walk in the third. Smyly owns a 3.57 ERA and 65:26 K:BB ratio in 75 2/3 innings. He's slated to take on the Rays Friday.

Rays pitcher Alex Cobb picked up a win Sunday despite giving up four runs (three earned) on eight hits in five innings and striking out three in his team's 12-7 victory over the Orioles.

Cobb (3-6) saw the Orioles take the lead after a run scored on a passed ball in his fifth and final inning, but his offense was able to come through with seven runs in the top of the sixth to hand him just his second win in his last eight starts. Cobb owns a 4.20 ERA and 56:20 K:BB ratio in 64 1/3 innings. He's set to face the Tigers Friday.

White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana tossed seven scoreless innings Sunday, leading Chicago to a 4-0 win at Toronto. The left-handed hurler allowed three hits and two walks, while striking out seven.

Quintana (5-7) allowed a single to Darin Mastroianni in the first inning, a single to Jose Reyes in the fourth inning and a double to Reyes in the sixth inning.

He's won his last two starts and has at least six strikeouts in his last four starts. He's also allowed two or fewer earned runs in his last three starts.

Quintana is expected to make his next start Saturday against Seattle. He is 1-2 with a 4.25 ERA in six home starts. 

Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, who was scratched from Saturday's start with inflammation in his throwing hand, was able to throw before Sunday's game against the Tigers, per MLB.com. The left-handed hurler is hoping he doesn't have to miss another start.

"The swelling has gone done, and the training staff is good with how it's progressed, so if they're comfortable, I'm comfortable," Keuchel said. "It flared up probably Tuesday, just sore, and I was able to play catch and throw a bullpen on Wednesday. As soon as I woke up Thursday, it was inflamed and I knew there was a bunch of fluid in there. I got an MRI and X-rays, but I had never had anything like this. I was real worried."

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Sunday starting pitcher Chris Tillman will start on regular rest Wednesday against the Rangers.

Showalter added Wei-Yin Chen might start Thursday against Texas, but he had no further update on pitcher Kevin Gausman other than the right-hander will have a work day for Class A Aberdeen Monday.

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said after Saturday's game that pitching prospect Taijuan Walker will likely be recalled to start Monday's game against the Astros, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

The signs pointed to Walker getting the call after Erasmo Ramirez was removed from the rotation and sent to the minors a day after Walker tossed a complete-game shutout with Triple-A Tacoma. He owns a 4.11 ERA and 20:10 K:BB ratio in 30 2/3 innings with Tacoma in six starts after dealing with shoulder issues over the course of the first half of the season.

Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray wasn't a factor in Saturday's decision after giving up five earned runs on seven hits and three walks in five innings while striking out four in his team's 7-6, 14-inning win over the Marlins.

Gray was staked to a 4-0 lead after the top of the first inning before giving back three runs in the second inning and watching two more runners cross home in the fourth. The five runs match his worst outing of the season, which came three starts ago. Gray owns a 3.20 ERA and 90:37 K:BB ratio in 104 innings. He's scheduled to face the Blue Jays Thursday.

Indians pitcher Justin Masterson "looked good and felt fine" while throwing a bullpen session Saturday, and he remains on track to start Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Masterson was initially scheduled to start Sunday but had his start pushed back due to issues with his right knee. He owns a 4-5 record, 5.03 ERA and 85:50 K:BB ratio in 93 innings.

Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish was brilliant in Saturday's win, giving up four hits and one walk in eight scoreless innings while striking out 10 in his team's 5-0 victory over the Twins.

Darvish (8-4) is back on track after giving up 12 runs (eight earned) over his last two starts, both losses. Saturday's win was his fifth time pitching at least eight innings this season while giving up no runs. Darvish owns a 2.42 ERA and 128:37 K:BB ratio in 104 1/3 innings. He'll take on the Orioles Thursday.