21.   But the Red Storm got no closer as Providence turned its last six possessions into points.

22.   Can the racing get any closer?

23.   Could it get any closer?

24.   Dallas, which lost its sixth consecutive to Atlanta, got no closer than five points after that.

25.   Dreifort left after walking Richard Hidalgo with one out in the seventh, but the Astros never got any closer.

26.   Fortunately, Arlene will make this turn before getting any closer to Bermuda on Wednesday.

27.   George has had an effect on the Seahawks this week without getting any closer to Seattle than L.A.

28.   George has had an affect on the Seahawks this week without getting any closer to Seattle than L.A.

29.   He began the day with a four-stroke lead and it never got any closer than three strokes.

30.   He never got any closer than he did against President Clinton last fall.