By the numbers

17

One-run losses by the San Diego Padres, who fell 3-2 to the Florida Marlins.

475

Career home runs by Detroit’s Gary Sheffield, moving him into a tie for 27th on the all-time list with Hall of Famers Stan Musial and Willie Stargell.

21

Current hitting streak of Milwaukee’s Corey Hart, who doubled in the fifth inning of the Brewers’ loss to Pittsburgh. He is 33 for 96 (.344) during the streak.