1.   And for the first time in more than two months, they left a ball park in the lead for the fourth post-season spot.

2.   Baylor has used Larry Walker, Vinny Castilla, Dante Bichette and Todd Helton, a rookie, in the fourth spot, but no one has replaced Galarraga.

3.   Adam Doiron also worked well in practice, with Miguel McKay possibly taking the fourth spot in the tackle rotation.

4.   Dave Blaney was the top-qualifying rookie, in the fourth starting spot.

5.   Designated hitter Mickey Tettleton is expected to replace Gonzalez in the fourth spot in the batting order.

6.   Fielder has occupied the fourth spot since last week, and the trickle down has been noticeable.

7.   Finley gets a nod for the fourth spot because he plays hard and in a versatile fashion every night for Dallas.

8.   First baseman Eric Karros, who usually hits fifth, moved into the fourth spot.

9.   He fell back to fifth place but passed Jeff Gordon in the final five laps to secure the fourth spot.

10.   He will be driven by Mike Lachance and will leave from the fourth spot, which many drivers and trainers consider the most desirable.