1.   There are stations where runners can get water at regular intervals throughout the Marathon.

2.   But for the next seven innings, only one runner got as far as second base.

3.   Fassero allowed just two runners to get in scoring position until the top of the seventh.

4.   No Mets runner got farther than second for the rest of the game.

5.   No runner got as far as third base.

6.   Only two Dodgers runners got past first base before being stranded.

7.   Only three times did Wright allow runners to get into scoring position before the seventh inning.

8.   Runners should get their calves wet first, but he notes that cold water can bring on shock.

9.   Runners get a string to tie on their race number.

10.   The Dodgers, playing their first game without injured catcher Mike Piazza, came through with some impressive hitting when the runners got on base, however.