1.   He struck out three batters in two innings and had good action on his breaking pitches, not to mention a lively fastball.

2.   Mike Hampton went seven innings, at times showing a lively fastball, at times showing good location with less velocity, at times getting a little wild.

3.   The Big Unit came back armed with a lively fastball, knee-buckling slider and pinpoint control that belied his extended absence.

4.   Tonight, he threw a lively fastball with impeccable control.

5.   While Rogers held the Rockies in check with mostly offspeed pitches, Pedro Astacio kept Texas off-balance with a lively fastball and sharp curve.