21.   The Flames lost their fifth in a row.

22.   The Hornets lost their fifth in a row.

23.   The Mariners lost their fifth in a row at home.

24.   The Nets lost their fifth in a row.

25.   The Oilers lost their fifth in a row and are winless in six games.

26.   The Royals, playing without injured All-Star first baseman Mike Sweeney, lost their fifth in a row.

27.   The Tigers lost their fifth in a row.

28.   The White Sox lost their fifth in a row.

29.   Toronto lost its fifth in a row.

30.   Velardez had won the first four rounds before losing the fifth and was also behind in the sixth when the knockdown occurred.