1. Brown is still a big-play guy, terrific on third down against an opposing nickel back. 2. But it was Tatis at the plate with two outs in the ninth and Juan Gonzalez on third against Troy Percival. 3. Incredibly, the Yankees could not advance a runner to third against Abbott, hit only two balls out of the infield, and hit none with authority. 4. It also was his third against Florida this season. 5. It was by far their best win of the season and just their third against a team with a winning record. 6. Kent spells Thome at third against left-handers. 7. Only one Tiger advanced to third against Martinez in the first seven innings. 8. Rather than try to go to third against Brewers center fielder David Hulse, who does not have a strong arm, Palmer stopped at second. 9. She also scored a moral victory when she ran a powerful third against colts in the Belmont Stakes last month. 10. The second resulted in the game-ending double play, a save for Henry, and a win for Trlicek, his third against four losses. |