By the numbers

8

Number of game-winning grand slams in New York Yankees history after Alex Rodriguez’s winning shot against Baltimore.

43

League-leading number of runners that the Washington Nationals had left on base in their first five games of the season.

12

Number of games San Francisco pitcher Russ Ortiz has lost consecutively – the longest active skid in the majors.

28

Number of runs the New York Mets outscored their opponents by in the first four games of the season (31-3).