Santana shines, leads Twins to 4-0 win over Athletics
Ervin Santana struck out eight and walked none in a two-hitter that led the Minnesota Twins over the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Oakland Athletics
0
Minnesota Twins
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Núñez hit sacrifice fly to center, D. Santana scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Rosario hit sacrifice fly to left, Dozier scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Kepler walked, Mauer scored, Dozier to third, Sanó to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Mauer doubled to deep left center, Grossman scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 0-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Burns grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 0-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Burns batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Ladendorf popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 0-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Ladendorf batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Semien flied out to center.
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Fly Out 0-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Semien batting
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Start Inning 0-4
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Dozier flied out to right.
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Fly Out 0-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Dozier batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Mauer grounded into fielder's choice to second, Grossman out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 0-4
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 0-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Mauer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Grossman singled to left.
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Single 0-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Grossman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Núñez hit sacrifice fly to center, D. Santana scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Oakland Athletics
- Gunnar Hoglund Out
- Justin Sterner Out
- Tyler Soderstrom Out
- Brent Rooker Out
- Max Muncy Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Eduardo Nunez3B12
Robbie GrossmanLF8
Joe Mauer1B7
Brian Dozier2B15
Miguel SanoDH22
Max KeplerRF22
Eddie RosarioCF9
Juan CentenoC56
Danny SantanaSS22
OAK
Billy BurnsCF35
Jed Lowrie2B8
Josh ReddickRF22
Khris DavisLF11
Stephen VogtC21
Billy ButlerDH36
Yonder Alonso1B13
Marcus SemienSS10
Tyler Ladendorf3B84
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