31.   Damon Buford followed with another single, the first of three hits for the center fielder.

32.   David Eckstein and Kennedy each had three hits for the Angels.

33.   David Eckstein, Troy Glaus and Wally Joyner each had two hits for the Angels, who had at least one baserunner in every inning but the seventh.

34.   Democrats are prepared to take a financial hit for antagonizing drug, oil and insurance companies.

35.   Dierker summoned lefthanded-hitting Jack Howell to pinch hit for relief pitcher Trever Miller, prompting Giants manager Dusty Baker to call lefty Alan Embree from the bullpen.

36.   Disney recently combined management of its television studio and broadcast network, with the goal of producing more hits for ABC.

37.   Do you pinch hit for your starting pitcher in the seventh inning of a tied game when he is throwing well?

38.   Dream was sung by by Anne Jeffreys in the film, and was a hit for Dick Haymes and Helen Forrest.

39.   Electronics giant Sony Corp., which had expected to fall short of meeting demand for the popular player, has already taken a hit for the beleagured launch.

40.   EZ Drive has been a major hit for Syquest, which says it has sold millions of the devices since they were introduced last August.