11.   In his first postseason start last night, he was toying with the Rangers and toying with perfection.

12.   In his second career postseason start, he buckled Astros knees and hopes by holding them to two runs.

13.   In nine postseason starts for Boston, Clemens won once.

14.   In two postseason starts and one relief appearance for Boston, Martinez has won twice.

15.   It was his two dreadful postseason starts that brought the Bronx pot to a boil.

16.   Neagle, in his first postseason start, had the Cardinals leaning this way and that all night.

17.   Orel Hershiser was the last pitcher to win his first seven postseason starts.

18.   Reed lasted three and one-third innings in his last postseason start.

19.   The afterthought for most of his career earned his first postseason start yesterday, playing left field against the Rangers.

20.   The left-hander, making his second postseason start, allowed two runs and seven hits in seven innings.