31.   It is going to be a lot better playing behind Randy Johnson than trying to hit against him.

32.   Johnny Oates showed confidence in rookie third baseman Mike Lamb, allowing the left-handed batter to hit against lefty reliever Arthur Rhodes in the eighth inning.

33.   Koufax was the toughest I ever hit against.

34.   Karros had one hit against three Double-A pitchers.

35.   Leiter was the difference against a team that led the league in hitting against left-handers.

36.   My son says he could hit against Greg Maddux.

37.   Now I was hitting against the wall, and this guy was pestering me with his handbill.

38.   On Thursday he will hit against right-hander Darren Hall, who is recovering from elbow surgery.

39.   Park usually has been able to shrug off the mass of home runs hit against him this season.

40.   Reggie Jefferson replaced Canseco in the lineup last night to get a chance to hit against righthanded starter Clint Sodowsky.