By the numbers

Tue., June 26, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

.486

Major league-leading batting average of Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki during interleague play this season.

1,387

Wins for the American League since interleague play began in 1997. The National League has won 1,317 of the games between the two divisions.

13

League-leading triples for Detroit Tiger’s outfielder Curtis Granderson.

977

Career strikeout total for Mets LHP Billy Wagner after fanning three batters against St. Louis. He is now third among lefty relievers, behind Jesse Orosco (1,169) and Dan Plesac (990).

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