11.   And the Sabres know they are only one Hasek hot streak way from pulling to within one game of Washington.

12.   And then show the same indifference to the next ballplayer on a hot streak.

13.   And, however it happened, this group suddenly has hit a hot streak which, if it continues, will make them the Cup defender this year.

14.   As teams do every season, even poor teams, the Mets have had a hot streak.

15.   Attribute it to a great hot streak ... and maybe too much barbecue.

16.   Bell has been wildly streaky for the Mets this season, and his hot streaks and slumps have been long.

17.   Bo Jackson did keep a personal hot streak going by connecting for a two-run home run in the fourth inning.

18.   Big deal Maryland, with its imposing front line, suddenly is on a hot streak.

19.   A hot streak that began, coincidentally or not, when Fox decided to go Telly Savalas last week.

20.   A hot streak by Bagwell would be tonic, indeed.