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Santana Strikes Out 17 to Down Texas

Posted Aug 20, 07 2:17 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Twins ace Johan Santana struck out a franchise-record 17 batters to lead Minnesota past the Rangers 1-0 yesterday. Santana, who was perfect for the first half of his eight-inning outing, got all the offense he needed with a solo shot from teammate Michael Cuddyer. The game was otherwise momentous for the Twins, who climbed to 8 back in the American League Wildcard race.

With 20 apiece, only Roger Clemens and Kerry Woods have fanned more in nine innings, and Santana's 17 is the best K-count in Major League Baseball since Ben Sheets posted 18 in 2004. On a night when Minnesota honored its 1987 championship team, Santana, 28, was realistic about his struggling squad this year. "We still have a long way to go," he said.

Source Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Johan Santana throws during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, in Minneapolis. Santana set a career and team record...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Johan Santana reacts at the end of the eighth inning in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers after collecting his 17th strikeout Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, in Minneapolis....   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Johan Santana waves to the crowd as he leaves the field at the end of the eighth inning during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, in Minneapolis....   (Associated Press)
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