31.   And Timo Perez bobbled a hit by Derek Jeter later in the inning that allowed Jeter to motor to second.

32.   Another RBI hit by Tim Bogar, and the Braves were begging Rocker for some more heroics.

33.   Anyone who follows Kansas State easily can tick off a memorable hit by Wiren.

34.   Apparel makers will be particularly hard hit by the disappointing buying season as consumers were reluctant to spend holiday money on clothing, Barnard said.

35.   Arntzen compared the risk posed by genetically engineered crops to the risk of getting hit by an asteroid while sitting in his New York office.

36.   Areas that are hard hit by the three afflictions also have crushingly high birth rates since parents believe few children will reach adulthood.

37.   As might be expected, there were plenty of vengeance hits by the Islanders Sunday night.

38.   As the center of government, Washington has been particularly hard hit by the inability of President Clinton and Congress to agree on a federal budget.

39.   At the same time, these hospitals have been especially hard hit by government cuts because they derive much of their revenue from Medicaid and Medicare patients.

40.   Bagwell, who was hit on the same hand that has been broken three times when hit by pitches, said what the Reds hinted was happening.