21.   It was just his third appearance for the Los Angeles Kings this season.

22.   It will, however, be her third appearance in Kansas City in four months.

23.   Jerrod Washburn, who stymied a rally by retiring Griffey and Edgar Martinez in the seventh, was making only the third relief appearance of his pro career.

24.   Juan Gonzalez, elected to the American League starting lineup, will make his third appearance in an All-Star Game, despite being bothered by a sore right knee.

25.   Jackson was making his third appearance with the Indians this season and has gone hitless in three at-bats.

26.   Left-hander Bob MacDonald, making his third appearance of the season, relieved Perez to start the seventh.

27.   Mark Wohlers made his third appearance since rejoining the club, allowing two runs in the eighth inning on a double and four walks.

28.   Michigan State is making its third Final Four appearance in a row.

29.   Mississippi Valley State, which is in Itta Bena, is making its third NCAA appearance, all under Coach Lafayette Stribling.

30.   Rick Adelman, who is on the verge of his third Finals appearance, knows something about coaching.