1.   And it took a freak run to give the Mets the lead.

2.   But the runs gave him what he needed.

3.   In a sense, the remarkable run of injuries gave Tomjanovich an explanation to ease the frustration.

4.   In the Cowdin, a driving stretch run gave Twilight Time a two-length victory over Sky Dweller.

5.   One run would give the Yankees more confidence, more reason to believe they cannot be beaten.

6.   Piazza heard resounding cheers on Tuesday night, when his dramatic pinch-hit three-run double gave the Mets a doubleheader sweep of Colorado.

7.   There is not too much here to remind you of Goat or Rumble, but still the advanced runs give you some nice sudden pitches and surprising twists.

8.   The extended run has given the Spurs control of their future.

9.   That run has given Ivanisevic four titles and two runner-up finishes already this year.