By the numbers

34

Number of career multi-homer games for Detroit outfielder Gary Sheffield, who hit career number 467 Tuesday night to pass Dave Winfield for 29th on the all-time list.

138

Number of consecutive errorless games for Minnesota second baseman Luis Castillo.

70

Number of innings pitched by Dodgers starter Brad Penny without giving up a home run.

8

Number of consecutive decisions won by Boston pitcher Josh Becket, the first Red Sox starter to win his first eight games since Roger Clemens in 1986.