Johan Santana Throws A Gem

In front of a crowd of 36,353 at The Metrodome, Johan Santana pitched a heck of a game. In 8 scoreless innings Santana was able to fan 17 Texas Rangers and set a new Twins franchise record for strikeouts in a game. Santana retired the first 12 batters he faced before Sammy Sosa led off the 5th inning with a single. Sosa also doubled later in the game for the only 2 hits Santana surrendered in the game. Joe Nathan came in to close the game and picked up his 27th save in 29 opportunities.