Bill Chuck's Nine to Know: NL Edition

1. With the Reds 5-3 win over the Astros yesterday, the Reds now have 82 wins guaranteeing them a .500+ season for the 67th time since their first season in 1882 when they went 55-25.
2. No NL team has hit more homers on the road this season than the Pittsburgh Pirates who have slammed 88.
3. Since the All-Star break, the Giants have the highest NL team batting average at .271.
4. The Reds lead the NL with a .274 average leading off an inning.
5. The Marlins have the worst average in the NL with runners on base (.241).
6. The Reds have the best team ERA in the NL away from home with 3.26.
7. The Padres pitchers have the best batting average against batters in the NL leading off an inning at just .230.
8. No NL team has allowed fewer 1st inning runs than the Nationals starters who have permitted just 53.
9. No NL staff has allowed fewer two-out runs than the Dodgers who have permitted just 176.