The pitching staff was just as good .
The pitching staff allowed the fewest runs ( 568 ) , hits ( 1,221 ) , most strikeouts ( 691 ) and posted the lowest ERA in the AL ( 3.39 ) .
The pitching staff was just as good and allowed the fewest runs ( 568 ) , hits ( 1,221 ) , most strikeouts ( 691 ) and posted the lowest ERA in the AL ( 3.39 ) .