Johan Santana was lifted before the top of the 9th of today's game against Texas after 112 pitches, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, and a franchise record 17 strikeouts (and after striking out the side in the 8th)!Now, I understand it was a 1-0 game and that the top of the order (albeit the Texas Ranger order) was coming up. But I also understand the Twins are 6.5 out in the Central, 7.5 out in the Wild Card, and that Johan could have tied a major league record if he fanned all three guys he faced in the 9th. Why would he not go back out there? Between the three of them, Ramon Vazquez, Ian Kinsler, and Brad Wilkerson were, at that point in the game, 0-8 with 3 K's.
Maybe it was Santana's call. But I doubt it. And if it wasn't, I think it's pretty selfish.
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