31.   It was the fourth straight victory and eighth in the last nine for the team with the best record in baseball.

32.   It was his third homer in three games and fourth in his last nine starts.

33.   It was the third straight win for the Hawks and seventh in their last nine games.

34.   New York has won seven of its last nine.

35.   New Jersey has lost seven of its last nine.

36.   Norman, who made three great par saves on the last nine at the Memorial, showed the imagination and touch that will be needed to win at Shinnecock.

37.   Oleg Tverdovski also scored for the Ducks, winless in their last nine at home, including a club-record eight straight losses.

38.   Or, as he proved Monday, he can even wait until the last nine.

39.   Rick Aguilera has converted his last nine save opportunities.

40.   Similarly, Betis has only lost one in its last nine and plays middle-ranking Oviedo.