By the numbers

31

Number of RBIs Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez has after 16 games, making him the first to reach 30 before the 20th game of the season since Roy Campanella in 1953.

1,950

Number of starts Detroit’s Ivan Rodriguez has made at catcher, tying him with Tony Pena for fourth on the career list for catchers.

140

League-leading number of strikeouts for Kansas City Royals hitters.

15

Number of strikeouts Cole Hamels tallied in his first complete game in Philadelphia’s 4-1 win over Cincinnati.