11.   History tells us that one dominant pitcher can swing a postseason series.

12.   If there is a most important factor in winning a postseason series, Mets manager Bobby Valentine said he has not seen it.

13.   In how many postseason series has this team held an edge there?

14.   In his second postseason series for the Athletics against the Yankees, was he able to enjoy it more?

15.   In their storied history, they have never beaten Seattle in a postseason series.

16.   It hinges, as do almost all postseason series, on the pitchers.

17.   Juan Gonzalez had Rangers fans oohing and aahing after tying a postseason series record with his fifth home run yesterday.

18.   Mariners assistant general manager Lee Pelekoudas explained Monday that teams can adjust their rosters between postseason series, provided disabled players are involved.

19.   Not the least of which was playing their fifth straight postseason series without benefit of homecourt advantage.

20.   No team in baseball history has overcome such a deficit to win a postseason series.