Santana was sharp yet again, as he lasted at least seven innings for a fifth straight start and has a 1.50 ERA over that span. He allowed one run on five hits and a walk with seven strikeouts to win his fourth straight decision. He left after allowing consecutive singles to open the eighth, but Glen Perkins came in and got out of the jam.
Santana outlasted Salazar, who went six frames, surrendering three runs on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts. Salazar was hurt by a three-run third inning that also saw Indians left fielder Michael Brantley leave with a right shoulder injury.