The Minnesota Twins are finally seeing a healthy season from superstar outfielder Byron Buxton, and it's been quite a sight to see.

He went seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits with three strikeouts and just one walk. He allowed just two hits after the second inning, induced two crucial double plays, and threw 78 pitches. It was the fourth time a Rockies starter has gone seven innings this season and the first since Germán Márquez on May 22.

Royce Lewis waited patiently for Kyle Freeland to throw a fastball in the strike zone Friday night, and when he got one, he was ready. Lewis whipped his bat at it and sent it flying, 104.5 mph toward center field.

Your Vote Counts! Take a few minutes and help us determine the updated Minnesota Twins Top Prospect rankings. You can rank your top 20 and submit it here. TRANSACTIONS The Twins activated Zebby Matthews from the Injured List,

Gibson broke into the majors with the Twins in 2013 and eventually pitched seven seasons for Minnesota. In his Twins career, Gibson had 67 wins and a 4.52 ERA in more than 1,000 innings. He would add on stints with the Rangers, Phillies, Orioles and Cardinals.

The Twins opened the unofficial second half of the season looking to build consistency after a decidedly inconsistent performance prior to the All-Star break. Injuries and underperformance in the star

FACT: Kyle Gibson has announced his retirement after 13-years in the Majors. He was 112-111 with 4.60 ERA, including 67-68 with a 4.52 during his seven years in Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/E4SZTvYFgT Though he was less effective in 2016 and 2017,

With the imminent sale of the Tampa Bay Rays in baseball's rearview mirror, another franchise transaction of the Minnesota Twins now assumes the spotlight.