101.   A family luxury was a YMCA membership so Felipe could prop a mattress against a gymnasium wall to pitch batting practice to his three sons.

102.   A lot of guys let ego get involved in batting practice and try to make it a home run derby.

103.   A few weeks ago McGwire was putting on a show during batting practice at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

104.   A Phoenix television station went so far as to air batting practice live, with a broadcaster giving the play-by-play.

105.   A regular at early batting practice, Blowers broke from tradition Saturday and did not take batting practice.

106.   A loud pop emanated from the light banks during batting practice, and players glanced warily.

107.   A sweaty and satisfied Bobby Valentine finished throwing batting practice to some Mets pitchers Wednesday and playfully chirped about how effective he had been.

108.   A short team meeting was held at the conclusion of batting practice.

109.   A tarp protected the field from a drenching rain Saturday morning and the Yankees took batting practice in an indoor cage.

110.   A weather front had moved through the lakefront three hours before game time, bringing rain and canceling batting practice.