21.   The Trojans must be solid defensively and Reyes needs to set the tone with a quality start against Guthrie.

22.   The Sox also got a homer by Vaughn on MVP Night, plus a quality start from Aaron Sele, who lasted six innings and allowed three runs.

23.   To beat the Yankees, it took more than a quality start.

24.   Twenty-five of those resulted in a quality start, defined as an appearance of six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs surrendered.

25.   Wolf, a lefthander who had not had a quality start all season, was the latest pitcher to dominate the Astros.

26.   After a shaky beginning, Twins pitchers have bounced back with four straight quality starts.

27.   The pitching staff, which was considered a pre-season weakness, has logged six quality starts in as many games.