Johan Santana finished with a franchise-record 17 strikeouts in eight innings to lead the Twins past the Rangers 1-0 Sunday.
Santana's 17 strikeouts were the most in the majors since Ben Sheets fanned 18 in Milwaukee's 4-1 win over Atlanta on May 16, 2004, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. He broke the Minnesota record of 15, accomplished four times -- the last by Bert Blyleven on Aug. 1, 1986, against Oakland.
Santana Finishes With Twins' Franchise-Record 17 K's