91.   Scott Layden, the Penn Plaza pinata, was back from a scouting trip to China and well within striking distance.

92.   So, instead of being down by two, the Devils were still in striking distance.

93.   Still, the Mets have managed to stay within striking distance of a wild-card berth.

94.   Still, Baratiya Janata came within striking distance of a parliamentary majority by making deft decisions in its choice of election allies among regional parties.

95.   Sosa and Griffey are keeping within striking distance of Maris without the pressure and headaches that seem to plague McGwire.

96.   Texas stayed within striking distance by pushing the pace and spreading the wealth.

97.   That was how long it took for Jens Jeremies to get within striking distance of Claudio Reyna.

98.   That was welcome news to all those players within striking distance of the lead.

99.   That, combined with increasing efficiency, has moved Amazon within striking distance of sustained profitability.

100.   The Bears stayed within striking distance until midway through the second half.