By the numbers

8

Career shutouts for Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb after a 4-0 victory over the Nationals, ending a two-game personal losing streak.

He became the N.L.’s first 10-game winner.

3

Number of stolen bases by Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury for the second consecutive day. He leads the major’s with 26 steals in 28 attempts.

15

Consecutive games with at least one hit for Rangers second basemen Ian Kinsler after a 3-for-5 outing Saturday. The former Spokane Indian has raised his average from .298 to .300 during his streak.