By the numbers

1,500

Strikeout milestone reached by Angels pitcher Bartolo Colon after striking out Chris Duncan in the third inning of Los Angeles’ 10-6 victory over St. Louis.

.366

League-leading batting average of Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez.

4

Longest win streak of the season for the New York Yankees after their 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

43.20

Combined ERA of three Tampa Bay Devil Ray relievers who gave up eight runs in 1 2/3 innings during the 14-8 loss to the Florida Marlins.