By the numbers

22

Number of consecutive batters retired by Milwaukee’s Ben Sheets. Sheets pitched a complete-game two-hitter and beat the Dodgers 7-1.

12

Number of strikeouts accumulated by Mariners ace Felix Hernandez.

63.00

Post-game ERA of White Sox starter Jose Contreras. Contreras left after facing three batters in the second inning without getting an out.

601

Career stolen bases by Texas center fielder Kenny Lofton after stealing two in the season opener against the Los Angeles Angels.