21.   Cubs leadoff man Corey Patterson drove in the go-ahead run on double.

22.   Dodgers leadoff man Dave Roberts took off on a hit-and-run in the first inning but was forced at second base as Paul Lo Duca grounded into a double play.

23.   Each of the last three innings, the Reds put their leadoff man on base.

24.   Except for leadoff man Josh Davis, though, this was a different crew than the one the US had used in Rome.

25.   For four months, they used either Walt Weiss or Ozzie Guillen as leadoff men, with dismal results.

26.   Gaetti hit his with one out in the second inning after Rueter walked the leadoff man, Jordan.

27.   Giambi will bat third against the Baltimore Orioles in the opener Monday, behind the leadoff man, Alfonso Soriano, and Derek Jeter.

28.   Gordon was far from flashy in the first, walking leadoff man Randy Velarde on four pitches.

29.   Grissom has struggled offensively, but he is one of the best defensive center fielders in the game and a solid leadoff man for the powerful Cleveland attack.

30.   Guerrero will hit second behind leadoff man Brett Butler.