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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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6-0

Angels pitchers Johan Santana and Joe Saunders are just the eighth pair of teammates to start a season 6-0 since 1920.

2.22

ERA of Marlins pitcher Scott Olsen, who came within a strike of a complete game in Florida’s 3-0 win over Milwaukee. Last year, he had an ERA of 5.81, the highest of any pitcher in the National League with at least 162 innings.

.163

On-base percentage allowed by Cleveland pitcher Cliff Lee (5-0), the lowest over the first five starts in 99 years. Lee takes his 0.96 ERA into his start tonight against the Yankees. Lee also has a 27-inning scoreless streak.