Santana scoops 17 strikeouts to break Minnesota record

Yusmeiro Petit (2-4) gave up three homers and six runs in three-and-two-third innings.

Mets 8, Nationals 2

At Washington, Carlos Beltran homered twice and drove in four runs as New York completed a three-game sweep.

In other games, it was: Giants 6, Marlins 5; Reds 7, Brewers 6; Padres 5, Astros 3; Dodgers 4, Rockies 3; Pirates 8, Phillies 4.