11.   Attempting to beat out a throw to first base, Valdes lunged at the bag and suffered a strained left hamstring in the process.

12.   Bernie Williams limped around the clubhouse with a forlorn expression Tuesday because his strained left hamstring did not show any improvement.

13.   Bjornson had returned to practice in full pads Wednesday after spending two weeks sidelined with a strained left hamstring.

14.   Boston closer Rick Aguilera pulled a left hamstring during his relief appearance Tuesday night when he slipped on the wet mound.

15.   A pulled left hamstring kept him from practicing or playing in any exhibition games with the Giants.

16.   A strained left hamstring was expected to keep him from playing in the three-game series.

17.   Across the clubhouse, outfielder Bernie Williams dismissed the tight left hamstring that would most likely keep him sidelined until at least Tuesday.

18.   Acevedo, who began the year with a strained left hamstring, is eligible to come off the disabled list Wednesday.

19.   Burba left the game after five innings with tightness in his left hamstring, and the Angels immediately took advantage of his replacement.

20.   Briefly Cornerback Deion Sanders did not practice in the cold weather at Valley Ranch Thursday because of tightness in his left hamstring.