21.   Piazza is a warrior.

22.   Piazza is in New York to excite the fans and hit some home runs, taking a trial run in Shea Stadium to see if he likes it.

23.   Piazza is not concerned about losing Hampton, who signed a free-agent contract with Colorado.

24.   Piazza is on pace to better their offensive numbers.

25.   Piazza is one of the few modern National League players for whom that might be said.

26.   Piazza was informed.

27.   Piazza was safe at first and Alomar went to third.

28.   Piazza was the first to the mound after Kelly had a firm grasp on the final out.

29.   Piazza was unsure, even after the game, about what happened, calling it bizarre.

30.   Piazza was usually that guy, something that was not lost on him Tuesday.