By the numbers

0.40

Earned run average of Cleveland’s Cliff Lee. He has won all three of his starts this season, has recorded 20 strikeouts and has given up only eight hits.

11

Steals for Houston Astros’ Michael Bourne this season. He has been successful on all 11 attempts and leads the major leagues.

13-4

Record of the Arizona Diamondbacks. It is good for best in the major leagues and is the fastest start in the 11-year history of the club.

.449

Major league-leading batting average of Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones.