31.   At one point last year, he had goals in four consecutive games, but the Russian system stresses passing first and he is a master.

32.   At one point, he was a healthy scratch in eight consecutive games.

33.   Backup Marty Turco will start for the second consecutive game.

34.   Baker remained in street clothes for the second consecutive game because of a strained left hamstring.

35.   Atlanta Braves shortstop Jeff Blauser missed his second consecutive game because of a deep thigh bruise.

36.   Auburn has intercepted at least one pass in six consecutive games.

37.   Batch has wide receiver Germaine Crowell back for a second consecutive game after missing seven contests with a broken foot.

38.   Before losing Friday night at Indiana, the Jazz had won seven consecutive games with a defensive surge led by Polynice and Ostertag.

39.   Before they make the move, though, the Reds want to see Wohlers relieve in consecutive games.

40.   Before last season, the Blue Devils had lost four consecutive ACC games on four previous occasions.