By the numbers

2,797

Number of strikeouts by Atlanta starter John Smoltz – one away from tying Cy Young for 18th place on the all-time list.

24

Hitting streak of New York Mets third baseman David Wright – tying club record set by Mike Piazza (1999) and Hubie Brooks (1984).

.550

Batting average of Kansas City outfielder David DeJesus over nine-game hitting streak. He has 22 hits in 40 at-bats with one home run, five doubles and three triples.