By the numbers
1.13
ERA for Cleveland Indians’ ace C.C. Sabathia over his last four starts. The reigning A.L. Cy Young winner retired 15 in a row between the second and seventh innings of Cleveland’s win over Cincinnati.
17
Franchise-record games over .500 for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are 48-31 after winning four in a row, five of six and 10 of 13.
2
Wins for Nationals starting pitchers in Washington’s last 27 games.
57-34
Margin by which the Baltimore Orioles have been outscored in the first inning this season.