71.   Martinez later strained his left groin and will miss three or four games.

72.   Memphis rookie Shane Battier missed his first game of the season with a strained left groin.

73.   Rockies starter Marvin Freeman took the loss, leaving the game in the sixth after straining his left groin as he charged off the mound after a foul ball.

74.   Raptors G Chris Childs strained his left groin in the second half.

75.   Right fielder Timo Perez also missed the home opener with a strained left groin.

76.   Seattle guard Brent Barry did not dress because of a strained left groin.

77.   Shortstop Kurt Abbott, who injured his left groin while rounding first Monday night, felt better.

78.   Sierra left the game with a pulled left groin sustained running out an infield hit in the Texas sixth.

79.   Stewart strained his left groin in that game and left at halftime.

80.   Swedish captain Patrik Andersson, who strained his left groin during a workout Saturday and missed the England game, is expected to be back in light training Wednesday.