By the numbers
288
Career wins for Randy Johnson who pitched seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 win over Detroit. Johnson (4-1) climbed into a tie with Tommy John for 24th on the all-time list.
31
Multihomer games for Boston’s David Ortiz – 29 with the Red Sox, third most behind Ted Williams and Jim Rice. He hit two with 4 RBI in the Red Sox 11-7 win over Milwaukee.
.375
Career batting average for Kansas City pitcher Zack Greinke, who had two hits in a 9-3 win over Florida, the most by a Royals pitcher since Steve Busby had three on Sept. 20, 1972.
16
Runners left on base for St. Louis, matching a season high, in a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay.