By the numbers
46
Career home runs to lead off a game by Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano – third in major league history behind Rickey Henderson (81) and Craig Biggio (53).
364
Major league-leading runners left on base by the St. Louis Cardinals in 42 games.
0-18
Los Angeles Dodgers’ record when trailing after eight innings until rallying to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers.
15
Pitches seen by St. Louis’ Scott Rolen before drawing a walk against Minnesota’s Boof Bonser.