11.   In his current state he may be better against north-and-south offenses.

12.   Individually, the players were successful, but the chemistry that clearly made them better against the Ducks was missing.

13.   It gave the Braves a hitter who, statistically, was better against lefties during the season.

14.   Kelly played well against the Lions and looked even better against the Falcons yesterday.

15.   Must protect his legs better against blockers.

16.   Nevertheless, he thinks they are better against the run.

17.   Parcells used a combination of Collons and Jones last season with Collons better against the run and Jones better against the pass.

18.   Some might even look better against the blank white walls of a gallery or museum.

19.   The availability of Huskey, a right-handed hitter, enabled Valentine to separate Todd Hundley and Carl Everett, two switch-hitters who are historically better against right-handed pitchers.

20.   The Braves are much better against left-handed pitching.