31.   If talks resume and continue after the five-day strike notice expires, the union would then have the option of calling a strike.

32.   If the umpires called strikes on all pitches passing through the desired strike zone, Alderson believed, games would have fewer pitches and move at a faster pace.

33.   If a strike is called, Metro-North officials have made clear that they are better prepared than they were for previous walkouts.

34.   If the high strike is called, he may not be able to be as patient as he usually is and may draw fewer walks.

35.   If the Metro-North workers do to call a strike, travelers on Sunday will have no alternative form of public transit.

36.   If the union calls a strike, the members still must ratify the move.

37.   If you call too many balls, you have to call a strike sooner or later.

38.   Insiders believe most pilots will give their leaders permission to call a strike.

39.   Jocko dutifully threw up his right hand and called a strike.

40.   Kerwin Danley, the home plate umpire, called strike one on a close pitch.