1.   As you might guess, the Mariners did one or two other noteworthy things besides get a bunt down during the fateful fifth.

2.   But Miguel Cairo came up that inning with Kevin Stocker on first base and dropped a deft bunt down the third-base line.

3.   Cora walked, and Rodriguez put a perfect bunt down the third base line to advance the runners.

4.   Guerrero dropped a bunt down the third-base side.

5.   He could belt a ball into the distant bleachers at Yankee Stadium or deftly drop a bunt down the line and beat the throw to first base.

6.   Jeff Blauser knocked a bunt down the third base line, willing to settle for a sacrifice.

7.   Justin Baughman got the bunt down, and Orlando Palmeiro raced home untouched as starter Ken Cloude threw to first for the second out in the fourth inning.

8.   Kenny Lofton singled to lead off the game, beating out a bunt down the third-base line.

9.   Leadoff man Jose Offerman tried to beat Ripken with a bunt down the third base line to open the game, but the ball went foul.

10.   Mark Grudzielanek failed to get a bunt down Sunday.