NL hot corner

Quote: "I know my place on Earth is not on the baseball field." - tennis star Pete Sampras, who took batting practice with the Reds and was not offered a contract

It's a fact: Shawn Estes' 10 RBIs are the most by a Giants pitcher since Juan Marichal had 15 in 1966.

Who's hot: The Reds extended their franchise record of 112 games without being shut out.

Who's not: The Phillies' Robert Person is winless in his past eight starts.

On deck: Padres closer Trevor Hoffman is trying to join Dennis Eckersley and John Wetteland as the only pitchers with four seasons of 40 or more saves.