By the numbers
521
Number of career home runs for New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez is tied with legends Ted Williams and Willie McCovey for number 15 on the all-time home run list.
176
Number of home runs Alex Rodriguez has compiled with the New York Yankees, putting the slugger past Bobby Murcer for number 19 on the Yankees’ all-time home run list. Jason Giambi is number 18 with 179 home runs.
493
Number of career home runs for Boston Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez. Ramirez is tied with Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff for number 24 on the all-time home run list. Eddie Murray is number 23 with 504 home runs.
.104
Season batting average for Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. Ortiz entered the night with a batting average of .070, going 3 for 43 to start the season. The slumping slugger went 2 for 5 in a win over Cleveland.