From the Maniacal One...
This week's obscure but telling facts from statistician Chuck Waseleski of Millers Falls (through Friday):
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Jacoby Ellsbury has reached base leading off innings 44 times, scoring 31 runs..463
At Fenway Park, Kevin Youkilis is batting .463 with five home runs and 19 RBIs in day games, .235 with two home runs and 15 RBIs at night.9
Opponents have grounded into nine double plays in 34 opportunities against Javier Lopez (26.5 percent)..162
Youkilis is batting .308 after 0-2 counts and .162 after 2-0 counts.15
The Red Sox have rallied to win 15 games after the seventh inning, most in the American League.13 for 35
Hideki Okajima has allowed 13 hits in 35 at-bats and two walks to the first batter he has faced in each appearance (.371 batting average, .385 on-base percentage).
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