Notables

The Reds' Ken Griffey Jr. has 5,001 total bases for his career, becoming the 18th player to reach that level.

The Cardinals' Albert Pujols, 28, became the fifth-youngest player to hit 300 home runs.

Toronto's A.J. Burnett is 69-64 with a 3.86 ERA since his no-hitter with the Marlins May 12, 2001, at San Diego.

The Rays are the only team since 1900 to have the best record in the majors July 4 after finishing with the worst mark in baseball the previous season.

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa criticized home plate umpire Ted Barrett for stretching his strike zone in the ninth inning.