21.   In Detroit, Kirk Maltby scored his first two goals of the season, including a deflection off his chest, and Detroit handed Vancouver its fourth straight defeat.

22.   It was the fourth straight defeat in the Champions League for Fenerbahce, the defending champion in the Turkish championship.

23.   It was only the fourth league defeat of the season for Newcastle, which gave Colombian star Faustino Asprilla his first start since his recent transfer from Parma.

24.   It was the fourth successive defeat for Spain and left them rooted to the foot of the table with four goals in favor and eight against.

25.   It was the fourth straight defeat for the Marinos in their opening four matches.

26.   It was the fourth straight defeat for the Orioles, who have scored only three runs during the skid.

27.   It was their fourth consecutive defeat.

28.   PSV won the last two Dutch titles with ease and lost just once last season, but this was its fourth defeat in a disastrous seven games.

29.   Ripken had three hits as the Orioles dealt the reeling Red Sox their fourth straight defeat and sixth consecutive loss on the road.

30.   The Baystars suffered their fourth consecutive defeat.