Detroit’s Ivan Rodriguez batted .500 for the month of June, and with a season average of .377 he has a chance to be the first catcher to win an AL batting title.
Walking it off
When Barry Bonds set the all-time record for walks with his 2,191st base on balls, he showed just how far he had come.
Distance: 197,190 feet
Relative distance: He’s walked San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge span 47 times.
Distance: 65,730 yards
Relative distance: He’s outrushed Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leader with 17,418 yards.
Distance: 37 miles
Relative distance: He’s walked along all of Maui’s beaches.*.
* WITH SEVERAL MILES TO SPARE
End of an era
Eric Gagne blew a two-run lead in the ninth Monday night against Arizona, ending his record string of 84 consecutive saves. His last blown save also was to Arizona on Aug. 26, 2002. L.A. bounced back to win 6-5 in 10 innings.
