By the numbers

18

Consecutive saves for Minnesota closer Joe Nathan, who earned his 11th save of the season in as many attempts to cap a 3-game sweep of Detroit and lower his ERA to 0.69.

356

Straight games played by Atlanta outfielder Jeff Francoeur – the longest current streak in the majors.

500

Victories for Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel, who reached the mark with a win over San Francisco.

300

Career RBIs for Washington’s Felipe Lopez, whose RBI single in the seventh helped beat Pittsburgh.