Ike Davis' RBI single in the Mets' eighth inning snapped his string of 10 consecutive games without a run batted in, which had tied a career high.

WSJ: Rockies ice Mets with temperatures in the 20s

From the old school (home runs, batting average, runs batted in, wins, earned run average) to the money ball school (on-base percentage, slugging percentage, wins over replacement player), there's more to feed the stat geek's appetite than ever.

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Clarke was given not out after a Roach lbw appeal when six, a decision upheld after referral, and batted calmly, if slowly, during a 79-run stand in 25 overs with Mike Hussey.

BBC: Benn-inspired West Indies claim lead over Australia

The return of Kevin Pietersen galvanised England and he batted beautifully and although he was clearly hampered by his Achilles injury and in no mood to run sharp ones or twos, he found the boundary five times, and cleared it three times as England improved on their 14 fours against the Dutch with 18 fours and six sixes here.

BBC: Jonathan Agnew column

Chasing a target of 163, which would have been much higher had England batted with any conviction in the second half of their innings, the Dutch stayed up with the required run-rate throughout.

BBC: Superb Netherlands shock England