By the numbers

22

Home runs hit by Alex Rodriguez this season that have either tied the score or given the New York Yankees a lead.

7

Consecutive hits – including Frank Thomas’ 509th career homer – by Toronto leading off the Blue Jays’ 8-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, one short of the major league record.

36-23

N.L.-best record since the All-Star break of Arizona, even after consecutive losses to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

45

Major league-leading come-from-behind victories for Philadelphia.