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Johan, Wigginton split NL weekly honor | mets.com: News
Johan, Wigginton split NL weekly honor | mets.com: News
MIAMI -- What a team player Johan Santana is. Going into his start on Sunday against the Pirates, the Mets ace knew his bullpen was depleted after sending four pitchers to the mound the previous day, and he knew off-days and blowout wins aren't very common this time of year. So Santana decided to take one for the team -- by pitching a shutout gem. "I wanted to give the guys out there a ...
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Johan Santana Named NL Player of the Week
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Johan Santana Named NL Player of the Week
Mets Merized Online — From NY Sports Dog. Johan Santana and Ty Wigginton split the honors. Johan Santana went 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA, giving up just three runs on 11 hits and two walks while striking out 13 in 16 total innings. Thanks his brilliant pitching,  the Mets rolled to six wins in seven games against the Nationals and Pirates. ...

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