short hops
OUT LOUD
"I like that. It shows you're human."
— Baltimore's Adam Jones, after watching teammate Caleb Joseph crack his bat on home plate, then snap the splintered lumber across his knee after striking out with the bases loaded Monday vs. the Yankees.
GAME OF NUMBERS
65
Consecutive games in which Cubs starting pitchers have issued three or fewer walks.
0-3
Record in five Giants starts for Mike Leake, after being traded from the Reds.
54
Multihit games for Detroit's Ian Kinsler. He leads the majors.
