By the numbers

2,000

Hits for Kansas City’s Mark Grudzielanek, making him the sixth player to reach the milestone in a Royals uniform.

8

Consecutive victories for the New York Mets for the first time since June 7-15, 2006.

26

Saves for Minnesota closer Joe Nathan in as many chances against Detroit – the most without a blown save against one rival among active relievers.

537

Career home runs for the New York Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez, who passed Mickey Mantle on the major league home run list, moving him into 13th place.