31.   Carlos Baerga did not play in his second straight game since aggravating a strained abdominal muscle.

32.   Carlos Baerga missed his third game since joining the Mets after aggravating a lower abdominal pull on Thursday.

33.   Chris Gatling, who is sidelined with an ear infection, on Tuesdasy night missed his second game since joining the Nets.

34.   Cassell started in his third game since the trade and McDaniel made just his second start of the season.

35.   Cliff Ronning, who does not have a point in six games since joining the Kings, will play on the second unit with Bryan Smolinski and Steve Heinze.

36.   Colorado needed seven games to eliminate the Los Angeles Kings in the conference semifinals, but the Avalanche have won six of eight games since.

37.   Cora, in his first game since being called up to replaced injured shortstop Kevin Elster, opened the inning with a double.

38.   Consider that the offense scored six touchdowns against the Redskins and a total of four in the four games since.

39.   Derdivanis dreamed about calling games since his childhood in Salinas, Calif.

40.   DiCocco has learned a great deal about the game since starting his organization.