By the numbers
51
Doubles for David Ortiz this year, which ranks fourth in Boston history. It was Ortiz’s 50th as a DH, tying the record set by Seattle’s Edgar Martinez in 1995.
34-47
Kansas City’s road record after Thursday’s loss at Chicago. Even so, the Royals will finish with their best road record since 2003, when they were 43-39.
30
Moises Alou’s hitting streak for the New York Mets, which ended after he went 0 for 3 against St. Louis. His streak was the longest by a player on a New York team since Joe DiMaggio’s run of 56 games in 1941.