1.   Both shows, which begin their third seasons tonight, are the only Showtime programs I consistently tune in.

2.   But he began the third ominously by walking Ashby on four pitches.

3.   Lockhart and the Pops, beginning their third season together, are indeed on a run.

4.   Roger Cedeno also began the third with a double, but Roberto Alomar made a questionable decision when he bunted.

5.   Reynoso had allowed Renteria to reach the warning track in right field in the first inning, and he began the third by walking Cliff Floyd.

6.   An afternoon lightning storm forced officials to abandon play, with competitors returning to their balls early Saturday to complete the second round and then begin the third.

7.   Ankiel threw eight straight balls to begin the third.

8.   Sandelin, who began the third round three shots off the pace, quickly made up ground to overtake overnight leader Marc Farry of France.