11.   Carl Everett, who strained a muscle in his right leg Thursday night, had a pinch-hit single in the sixth and was removed for a pinch-runner.

12.   Even cast fly-fishing can strain muscles.

13.   He strained a muscle on his right side lifting weights.

14.   Hermanson had to leave after one batter in the second inning when he strained a muscle in the middle of his back.

15.   He strained a muscle in the back of his left knee, but a magnetic resonance imaging test taken Monday showed no ligament or cartilage damage.

16.   His own health, which became an isuue when he strained a back muscle in the postseason, is fine, he said.

17.   If Clemens strains a muscle, the manager will not hesitate to alter his rotation, sideline Clemens and use somebody else at the front of the pack.

18.   Lamb strained the muscle swinging the bat during his final plate appearance Saturday.

19.   Maddux strained a muscle near his right groin while batting in the third inning Thursday against the Dodgers.

20.   Mike Grace could be out much longer after straining a muscle in his right triceps.