21.   It leaves Greg Maddux as the only starter on the best staff in baseball without a long-term contract.

22.   Kirk Rueter, who pitches Wednesday, is the only starter with two victories in the second half.

23.   Kynan Forney will be the only rookie starter for the Falcons on Sunday, lining up at right guard against two-time Bryant Young.

24.   Last year, the only starter to become a free agent was strong safety William White, who the Falcons made no attempt to re-sign.

25.   Leisle was the only starter to make it through last season intact.

26.   Martin was the only starter not to score in double figures, but he was the primary defender on Pierce and, at times, on Walker.

27.   Now he is the only starter on the staff without a win.

28.   Nomo, the only Dodgers starter to traditionally throw on the side twice between starts, has been restricted to once after his past three starts.

29.   Perez is the only Dodgers starter other than Kevin Brown to go at least seven innings in more than one start, throwing that many innings in back-to-back starts.

30.   Pettitte said that part of his frustration in May stemmed from the fact that he seemed to be the only starter who was losing games.