By the numbers

2,579

Games played at shortstop for San Francisco’s Omar Vizquel, moving within four games of tying Luis Aparicio for the all-time lead for games played at the position.

24

Career games pitched for Giants starter Pat Misch without a win. The span includes eight starts over three seasons. He is 0-4.

4

Number of no-hitters Boston catcher Jason Varitek has caught in his career after catching Jon Lester’s against the Royals.

22

Number of career multi-homer games for St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols, who hit two against San Diego.