1.   Allison had been fighting the flu for the past two games when his career-high scoring streak ended at nine games.

2.   And the USC streak must end sometime.

3.   At least this gloomy streak will end Tuesday night when the Indians play host to the Atlanta Braves.

4.   A day earlier, he had said that if his streak ended, he would be grateful for having had such a fine ride.

5.   A four-game winning streak ended, and so did an innocence on the part of the young defenders.

6.   A three-game losing streak has ended any chance at a winning record and bowl bid.

7.   After their streak of hits ends, they turn to producing, survive on the lounge circuit or move into day jobs.

8.   Allison had been fighting the flu for the past two games when his career-high nine-game scoring streak ended.

9.   Allison has been battling flulike symptoms the past two games, when his scoring streak of nine consecutive games ended.

10.   Bruins have won five straight in city series, and Trojans have given no reason to think the streak ends this year.