Notables

July 4, 2009

Yankee Mariano Rivera struck out two in the ninth for his 21st save in 22 chances, No. 503 of his career.

Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano returned after missing two games, went 0 for 5, and was booed.

Mets lefthander Oliver Perez allowed three runs in five-plus innings in a Triple A rehab start. He expects to start against the Dodgers Wednesday.

Outfielder Nate McLouth returned to the Atlanta lineup after missing five games with a left hamstring strain and went 1 for 6.

Oakland shortstop Orlando Cabrera went 0 for 5, ending a 14-game hitting streak.

Indians catcher Victor Martinez went 0 for 5 and is in a 4-for-42 (.095) slump.

Twenty-four of Kendry Morales’s 26 career homers have come batting lefthanded, including all 14 with the Angels this season.