Minneapolis ? Not even a painful blister on his pitching hand could derail Johan Santana. He has been just unbeatable at the Metrodome.

Santana held the White Sox offense to one run in seven innings, and Michael Cuddyer had two hits and two RBIs in Minnesota’s 7-3 victory over the White Sox on Sunday, cutting Chicago’s lead to one game in the AL wild-card race.

Santana (15-5) hasn’t lost at the Metrodome in 20 starts, dating to Aug. 6, 2005. He is 13-0 with a 2.03 earned-run average during that stretch.

White Sox starter Javier Vazquez (11-8) gave up five runs, four earned, on seven hits in seven innings.

Rangers 7, Tigers 6

Detroit – Hank Blalock hit a tiebreaking single in the sixth, Gary Matthews’ throw to the plate kept the lead the next inning, and the Rangers held on after overcoming a six-run deficit to beat the Tigers. Josh Rupe and three more relievers slowed Detroit down after it scored six runs in the second inning against John Koronka.

Indians 9, Devil Rays 4

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Jhonny Peralta hit his first career grand slam during a five-run sixth, and Travis Hafner homered in his third straight game.

Blue Jays 9, Orioles 2

Baltimore – Roy Halladay retired the first 16 batters in earning his major-league-leading 16th win, and the Blue Jays hit three homers in a rout.

Angels 3, Mariners 2

Anaheim, Calif. – Chone Figgins singled home the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Angels sent the Mariners to their 11th straight loss.

Yankees 8, Red Sox 5 (10)

Boston – Jason Giambi homered twice and drove in five runs, hitting a solo shot to lead off the 10th inning.