1.   Russell worked the eighth, giving up just an infield single to Robert Perez.

2.   The game was so one-sided, the Mariners were able to withstand another wildly out-of-control effort by reliever Norm Charlton, who worked the eighth.

3.   Paul Shuey worked the eighth and Bob Wickman closed for his first save.

4.   After Rocker worked the eighth, Kerry Ligtenberg pitched a perfect ninth for his sixth save.

5.   Buddy Groom and Mike Trombley worked the eighth, and Mike Timlin got three outs for his sixth save in eight opportunities.

6.   Cubs reliever Courtney Duncan retired six straight batters, Kyle Farnsworth worked the eighth and Tom Gordon closed in the ninth for his second save.

7.   Dave Veres worked the eighth and Mel Rojas pitched the ninth, striking out the side for his eighth save.

8.   Cubs reliever Courtney Duncan retired six straight batters, Kyle Farnsworth worked the eighth and Tom Gordon closed the ninth for his second save.

9.   Duncan retired six straight batters, Kyle Farnsworth worked the eighth and Tom Gordon closed in the ninth for his second save.

10.   Gene Stechschulte worked the eighth and Dave Veres finished for his fourth save in four chances.