By the numbers

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Major league-leading times Chicago White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin has been hit by a pitch this season. He is tied for the lead in the majors with 32 home runs and became the first player since the 1920 season to be hit by a pitch in five straight games.

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Team-record consecutive starts by Minnesota Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey without allowing a first-inning run. The streak ended in a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees on an RBI single by Jason Giambi.

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Games over .500 by the Chicago Cubs. It’s the first time they have accomplished the feat since the 1984 season.