WHO'S HOT
Jim Thome
White Sox DH goes 4-for-4, starts eight-run assault on Red Sox with 39th homer.
WHO'S NOT
Josh Rupe
Rangers reliever needs just 19 pitches to be charged with 3 runs, 3 hits, blown save, loss.
NOTABLE
Off the shelf: Detroit activated left-hander Mike Maroth more than three months after his last start and surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow. He is expected to be used in relief.
BY THE NUMBERS
18 Batters faced through six innings (the minimum) by Randy Johnson before no-hit bit ended.
480 Frank Thomas' career homers – 32 this season, two in two days.
