11.   Jon Lieber went seven innings for the Cubs and was the winning pitcher.

12.   KEVIN LOMON, a candidate for the fifth starting spot, went two innings and allowed one hit and no runs.

13.   Pitching for Phoenix, Rosselli went seven innings and allowed two hits and one run.

14.   Some teams have guys that go five innings and start losing it.

15.   Though the Angels offense got off to a good start, Valdes settled in and went seven innings in his fourth start against his former teammates this year.

16.   Valdes went seven innings and gave up only two runs and five hits.

17.   White went three innings, giving up four hits and two earned runs.

18.   With the bullpen exhausted, Green joked that Bret Saberhagen will have to go nine innings in his start Friday night at Shea Stadium.

19.   Padilla went two innings and gave up two hits and a walk while striking out three.

20.   Phillies starter Bruce Chen went five innings and allowed five runs on seven hits.