1.   Besides Moyer, Aaron Sele had his second straight strong outing in his comeback from arm problems, going two innings in which he allowed two hits.

2.   But after a strong start this year, Jones has been struggling, and on Monday night at Shea Stadium he had a second straight dismal outing.

3.   Even though Cone walked five Indians and uncorked a wild pitch and allowed one run, the Yankees were thrilled with his second straight reliable outing.

4.   It was a second straight strong outing for Harnisch, who also gave up one earned run in six innings in his first start for the Mets.

5.   It was the second straight outing Arnold entered the game with the bases loaded only to hit the first batter he faced.

6.   Worst of all, Danny Kanell had his second straight poor outing.

7.   John Rocker, in his second straight shaky outing, allowed a two-run homer to Russ Johnson.

8.   Kenny Lofton homered twice and Chuck Finley had his second straight strong outing for the Indians.

9.   The major-league leader in homers allowed did not yield one in his second straight strong outing, allowing three runs and six hits in seven innings.