Johan Santana sets a franchise record, striking out seventeen batters in just eight innings of work. That puts him three away from tying the nine inning record of 20, and like the others who reached that level, he hasn't walked anyone in this game. Only nine balls have been put in play, two falling for hits. At this point, it's not clear if he'll pitch the ninth, as he's already thrown 112 pitches (83 for strikes).

Update: Joe Nathan is warming up, but that's prudent given the score is 1-0.

Update: Nathan starts the ninth. No ML record for Santana today.

Update: Nathan gets the save, and the Twins take home a 1-0 victory. It also pulled Santana's ERA below 3.00, and if he can keep it there it will be the fourth straight year Santana posts an ERA in the twos.

You have to feel a little sorry for Kevin Millwood, who allowed just one run over seven innings but runs into the Santana buzz saw.