1.   And he was hit hard by the Phillies, giving up nine hits and four runs in his first four innings.

2.   Atlanta starter Tom Glavine gave up three hits, one run and struck out eight batters in seven innings.

3.   Bob Wells, who gave up the hit to Nixon, retired Jose Offerman on a liner to second with the infield drawn in, before Trombley was summoned.

4.   Almonte had three starts and won each, giving up three hits combined.

5.   Clemens, who gave up three hits, struck out nine and walked three in seven innings, got considerable help on the field.

6.   Closer John Franco has given up seven hits and walked six in his last five innings.

7.   Converse went five and one-third innings, giving up nine hits.

8.   Florida reliever Nick Westbrook gave up two hits in the bottom of the inning, but struck out Griggs to end the game.

9.   Gary Glover, the third of four Chicago pitchers, also was banged around, giving up six hits in just one-plus inning.

10.   He had only one bad inning - the second - when he gave up five hits, including a two-run homer by David Ortiz.