By the numbers

1

ball hit out of the infield by Mariners first baseman Richie Sexson during a 1-for-11 series against the Angels.

15

home runs Barry Bonds needs to tie Hank Aaron’s career mark of 755 after hitting his 739th and 740th homers in his last two games.

.104

Batting average of Rangers’ catcher Gerald Laird after his 0-for-3 performance on Sunday left him just 1 for his last 31 and 5 for 48 on the season.

18

consecutive games the Oakland Athletics have gone without giving up a run in the first inning.