By the numbers

8

Number of home runs for the Yankees against the White Sox. Alex Rodriguez, who went 0 for 5, is hitless in 16 at-bats since hitting home run number 499.

26

Number of multihomer games for Boston slugger David Ortiz who hit two in a loss to Baltimore.

39

Number of games the Pittsburgh Pirates must win of their remaining 58 to avoid their 15th consecutive losing season.

648

Consecutive chances without an error for Detroit second baseman Placido Polanco, a major league record.