CLEVELAND — Carlos Santana had quite a debut at first base for the Cleveland Indians.

Normally a catcher, Santana started the first triple play of the season that helped lead Cleveland to its first win, 7-1 over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

“I caught the ball and everybody yelled to throw it to first base,” said Santana, who played his first career game at first base.

With runners at first and second put in motion by Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen in the fourth inning, Santana made a diving catch of a bunt by Alexei Ramirez. He caught the ball inches inside the foul line about halfway between home and first.

Santana scrambled to his feet and threw to second baseman Orlando Cabrera at first base to double off A.J. Pierzynski. Cabrera then threw to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera at second base for the putout on Carlos Quentin, who had no time to get back to the bag.

“Orlando had told me to play in closer,” Santana said.