By the numbers

87

Major league-leading runs batted in by Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton. His latest drove in the winner in a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday.

16-1

Record of Minnesota’s starting pitchers in the past 23 games.

12

Consecutive base runners thrown out attempting to steal by New York Yankees catcher Jose Molina. Tampa Bay Rays’ B.J. Upton ended the longest streak since Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Mike LaValliere threw out 12 straight in 1993.

31

Years it has been since a Chicago Cubs pitcher started 10-0 at home. Ryan Dempster accomplished the feat last done by Rick Reuschel in 1977.