By the numbers
2
Consecutive home losses by Minnesota starter Johan Santana after posting a 17-0 record in his first 24 starts – all of which the Twins won.
109
Number of years since Pittsburgh lost its first five home games. The Pirates were 0-4 before beating Houston on Tuesday.
0-7
Philadelphia’s record this season when trailing after six innings – until Tuesday’s win over Washington.
37,161
Attendance at Fenway Park for Boston’s game against Toronto on Tuesday – the largest crowd since World War II.