By the numbers
108
Hits for Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Delmon Young, the most among rookies this season.
2,500
Career hits for Cincinnati Reds slugger Ken Griffey Jr., who became the 84th player in major league history to reach the milestone.
12
Wins for Chicago Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano, the first to reach the mark this season.
8
Consecutive plate appearances with a hit for Tampa Bay’s Ty Wiggington before grounding out in the second inning. The record is 12, set by Mike Higgins in 1938.