By the numbers

1,500

Career hits for Atlanta’s Mark Kotsay, who reached the milestone with a double to become only the second Brave to hit for the cycle.

2.61

National League-leading ERA for San Diego’s Jake Peavy, who pitched seven strong innings to help the Padres beat Milwaukee.

942

Career runs batted in for Lance Berkman, who tied Jose Cruz for third on Houston’s career list.

26

Games over .500 for Tampa Bay, which beat Oakland 7-6 to hit the mark for the first time in franchise history.