11. The Ravens opened the season by playing five of its first seven on the road. 12. The right-hander struck out his first four batters and six of his first seven. 13. The Yankees have won the first seven, without lapses in concentration. 14. Walker missed his first six shots and McCarty his first seven. 15. Person, making his first appearance in the contest, made four of his first seven in the playoff, but missed his last four. 16. Player, two shots behind Bland after the first round, sunk three birdies in the first seven to set himself up for the lead. 17. But it went three-and-out on its first five possessions and punted on the first seven. 18. But the Eagles went three-and-out on their first five possessions and punted on the first seven. 19. Domingo sang the first seven. 20. FURANO, Japan -- For the first seven slalom races of the season, nobody could beat Alberto Tomba. |