Duel becomes a dud
The expected pitchers' duel between Ervin Santana and Chris Sale didn't quite materialize as both starters were just slightly off their games.
Santana Sale
Innings 6.0 6.0
Hits 5 4
Runs 6 4
HRs 4 0
Walks 3 3
Strikeouts 4 10
Ervin Santana vs. Chris Sale: The duel becomes a dud
May 8, 2017 at 8:04PM
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ERA (before) 0.66 1.38
ERA (after) 1.72 1.92
Santana: Gave up four home runs after allowing only two in his first six starts.
Sale: Had not allowed more than two earned runs in any start before Sunday.
The Twins traded for two-time World Series champion Anthony Banda as they begin preparations for the 2026 season.
