Notables

The Phillies improved to 18-21 at home, the worst record at home for a non-losing team.

Cleveland righthander Jason Johnson lost his fourth straight start and is 1-7 with a 7.38 ERA in 11 starts since April 18.

John Montefusco pitched the Giants' last no-hitter in a 9-0 victory at Atlanta Sept. 29, 1976. Randy Johnson pitched the majors' last no-hitter, throwing a perfect game for Arizona in a 2-0 win at Atlanta May 18, 2004.

Detroit's Jeremy Bonderman struck out six in a row at one point. The Tigers' record for consecutive strikeouts in a game is seven, set by Denny McLain in 1965 and tied by John Hiller in 1970.

Matt Holliday of the Rockies was 2 for 3 and is hitting .410 over the past 20 games.

Slumping Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero went 0 for 4 to extend his hitless stretch to 14 at-bats.

Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. have combined for 700 major league home runs.

Mets outfielder Xavier Nady returned to the lineup for the first time since his appendectomy May 30 and went hitless in four at-bats.

Oakland outfielder Mark Kotsay missed his fourth straight game because of a sore back.

The Pirates (26-45) and Royals (19-49) begin an interleague series tonight matching up baseball's worst teams.