11.   After sweeping the Phillies, they also are hoping to win four straight for the first time this season.

12.   After experimenting with Carbonneau and Bassen moving into offensive roles two weeks ago, Hitchcock moved both back to their familiar checking roles and the Stars won four straight.

13.   After running second in her debut in September, the winner has won three straight.

14.   After losing three Super Bowls with Denver under the former coach Dan Reeves, Elway won two straight with Mike Shanahan as coach.

15.   After tying twice and winning three straight to advance to the title match, South Africa had two starters injured and two suspended.

16.   Against the Orioles for the American League pennant, they won three straight in Baltimore after splitting at the Stadium.

17.   Bruins have won five straight in city series, and Trojans have given no reason to think the streak ends this year.

18.   Buffalo has won three straight, and Kansas City has lost two straight.

19.   But first he must deal with Iverson and the Hoyas, who have won four straight.

20.   But the Jets have won five straight against the Dolphins.