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Wednesday's Twins-San Diego game recap

August 3, 2017 at 5:25AM
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana points skyward after getting the last out in the ninth inning and pitching a complete baseball game against the San Diego Padres Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in San Diego. The Twins won, 5-2. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana points skyward after getting the last out in the ninth inning and pitching a complete baseball game against the San Diego Padres Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in San Diego. The Twins won, 5-2. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Ervin Santana, Twins

The righthander gave up two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out nine for his fifth complete game of the season.

NUMBERS

9 Strikeouts by Santana, a season high.

41 Plate appearances between extra-base hits for Jorge Polanco.

4-7 The Twins' record in interleague games.

13-5 The Twins' record all time against San Diego.

1,917 Career hits for Joe Mauer, tying him with Tony Oliva for third most in club history.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III

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