Gibson throws 1 1/3 scoreless

Greenfield-Central graduate Kyle Gibson threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in tonight's All-Star Futures Game -- a contest pitting the top prospects from throughout minor league baseball played at Arizona's Chase Field. That is also the site of Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game.

Gibson allowed two hits in his time in. He came in with the game tied 3-3 in the sixth and the World team having scored three runs in the inning. The first batter he faced hit an RBI triple, but Gibson retired the next batter to end the threat. In the seventh, he allowed a leadoff single, then induced a flyout to left, a popout to first and then picked off the runner to end the inning.

Gibson, the Minnesota Twins' first-round pick in 2010, currently pitches for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings in the Twins' system.

Gibson to pitch in futures game

Greenfield-Central grad Kyle Gibson has been chosen to pitch in the MLB All-Star Futures Game. A part of All-Star Game festivities in Phoenix, the Futures Game highlights the top prospects in baseball.

A Minnesota Twins first round pick in 2010, Gibson currently pitches for the AAA Rochester Red Wings of the International League. He currently leads the Red Wings with 80 strikeouts in 76 1/3 innings pitched, and has a 3.89 ERA. His WHIP of 1.30 is the lowest of Rochester starters. His 80 Ks current rank third in the 14-team IL.

The Futures Game is set for 6 p.m. July 10 from the Arizona Diamondbacks' home park. It will be televised by ESPN2.