By the numbers

35

Consecutive batters that Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has retired. Jenks pitched a perfect inning Wednesday and is three off the A.L. record held by David Wells when he was with the Yankees in 1998. The major league record is 41 set by San Francisco’s Jim Barr in 1972.

37

Stolen bases for Tampa Bay outfielder Carl Crawford, making him the A.L. leader. Crawford also extended his hitting streak to 10 games in a win over Detroit.

4

Strikeouts for Minnesota’s Michael Cuddyer, tying a career high. He also fanned four times against Baltimore on June 11, 2006.