By the numbers

84

Number of pitches Mike Mussina threw in four innings during the New York Yankees’ 6-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

1985

Last year the New York Mets started a season 4-0 before their 11-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday matched that start.

15

Number of consecutive batters the Chicago Cubs’ Rich Hill retired to begin the game in a 9-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

250

Number of career saves Jason Isringhausen has after closing the St. Louis Cardinals’ 4-2 win over the Houston Astros.