21.   Steve Decker, making a rare start at the designated-hitter spot, singled to open the second and Troy Glaus followed with a walk.

22.   Then in the fifth, the resurgent Martin singled to open the inning.

23.   They had a baserunner, the potential tying run in the form of Jeff Bagwell, who singled to open the ninth.

24.   Thomas singled to open the inning and eventually scored from third on a wild pitch.

25.   Valentin singled to open the third, broke for second on a hit-and-run, and wound up on third when Wells threw a wild pitch.

26.   After Tom Goodwin, Bip Roberts and Craig Paquette singled to open the Kansas City fourth, Mike Macfarlane hit a short fly to Griffey in center.

27.   After Doug Glanville singled to open the third against Osvaldo Fernandez, a light rain turned into a downpour that sent players from both teams scurrying for cover.

28.   Aramis Ramirez singled to open the inning and stole second.

29.   Banks, who singled to open the inning and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Karl, scored from second.

30.   Carlos Hernandez singled to open the eighth and pinch-hitter Quilvio Veras doubled.