21.   Andruw Jones had given it a wide smile when hitting coach Merv Rettenmund dished some grief his way during batting practice Wednesday.

22.   Angels Spanish broadcaster Jose Tolentino, a left-hander, throws batting practice on days the Angels face a left-handed pitcher.

23.   Another man asked batting practice pitcher Nick Testa to autograph a ball for his son.

24.   Anyway there were Clark and Belle during batting practice, standing together in right field, chatting it up like old fishing buddies from the Louisiana bayous.

25.   Angels pitchers began taking batting practice Wednesday in preparation for interleague games in National League ballparks.

26.   As a minor-league manager, he was involved with every aspect of the game, including throwing batting practice on a regular basis.

27.   Apparently buoyed by that small success, Alou exercised his option Wednesday and passed on batting practice.

28.   As Baerga took batting practice Tuesday, a veteran scout watched from the stands, occasionally raising a well-tanned hand to shield his eyes from the sun.

29.   As he took batting practice Sunday, he fouled a ball off the instep of his right foot and apparently rolled his ankle in reacting to the jolt.

30.   As far as the position players are concerned, Dierker smiled proudly Saturday when he noticed Biggio sprint around the bases during batting practice.