41.   The Diamondbacks scored seven times in the seventh to break the game open against relievers Rich Rodriguez, Julian Tavarez and Felix Rodriguez, a former Diamondback.

42.   The Dodgers fly to Houston right after the game and open against the Astros Monday afternoon.

43.   The Diamondbacks open against the Colorado Rockies at Bank One Ballpark.

44.   The Giants open against Buffalo in about a week and the Bills are a lot better than the Panthers, two years removed from expansion.

45.   The Flyers, who open against Pittsburgh, were the preseason favorite of many.

46.   The Minutemen will open against the Terrapins.

47.   The matchup at Roland Garros could provide similar sparks, but first Hingis has to get past face Amanda Hopmans of the Netherlands while Mauresmo opens against Tara Snyder.

48.   The panel would lead any impeachment inquiry that the House might open against Clinton after the independent counsel finishes his work.

49.   The Red Wings open against the Los Angeles Kings.

50.   The Orange opened against North Carolina, then had to wait two weeks to play Minnesota.