By the numbers
13
Consecutive games New York Mets third baseman David Wright has scored at least one run, breaking Carlos Beltran’s team record set in 2006.
47
Major league-leading stolen bases by Colorado Rockies outfielder Willy Taveras. He’s six away from tying the team record set by Eric Young in 1996.
0-3
Record of Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halliday in games against the Tampa Bay Rays this season.
1958
Year the last no-hitter was thrown at Boston’s Fenway Park by a visiting pitcher – Detroit Tigers’ Jim Bunning on July 20. Los Angeles Angels ace John Lackey was two outs away from a no-hitter on Tuesday.
2
Wins by Philadelphia Phillies starter Brett Myers in his last 15 outings after beating the Washington Nationals 2-1.