Podsednik appeared to be safe, but Gibson, the second-base umpire, ruled him out to end the game and give the Twins a 9–7 win.

Gibson's demeanor was reported by media as antagonistic as the fray began with Span, then remained aggressive as he tossed Gardenhire with great animation.

At the start of the game, a "standoff" developed between Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman Scott Van Slyke and St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Joe Kelly.

During the sixth inning, Atlanta Braves skipper Fredi González successfully contested Gibson's ruling that Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was safe at first base.

[10] On June 18, 2014, Gibson was the home plate umpire when Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw no-hit the Colorado Rockies, 8–0.

[11] On April 21, 2016, Gibson was the first base umpire when Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta no hit the Cincinnati Reds, 16–0, his third career no hitter.