By the numbers

34

Consecutive save opportunities converted by Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge – 31 this season and three last season while with the Houston Astros.

.071

Team batting average of the New York Mets with the bases loaded (3 for 42) until Carlos Delgado ripped a double in the eighth inning of a win over the visiting Atlanta Braves.

1976

The last time the Washington Nationals – then the Montreal Expos – lost 100 games in a season. They have to go 19-17 the rest of the way to avoid the century mark this year.

6-2

Tampa Bay Rays’ record against the Los Angeles Angels this season, including 5-0 at home.