MINNEAPOLIS -- In his first 12 seasons in the major leagues, Ervin Santana had never thrown more than two shutouts in a year.
In his second year with the Twins, Santana already has three.
Santana's latest gem came Friday when he shut out the San Francisco Giants 4-0. The veteran right-hander was ultra efficient in that victory, needing 91 pitches to complete his league-leading third shutout of the season.
"I always keep my mind positive," Santana said. "I just try to throw strikes. I don't try to think about big games or anything like that.