31.   The New Zealand pair dominated the first two sets but lost the third when they conceded a service break in the eighth game.

32.   The Marlins lost their third in a row and fell into third place in the NL East.

33.   The NL East-leading Braves lost their third in a row, making three errors for the second straight day at Turner Field.

34.   The Phillies, who began the game tied with Atlanta for the NL East lead, lost their third in a row.

35.   The Pirates lost their third in a row at home.

36.   The Reds, who had All-Star shortstop Barry Larkin back in the lineup a day after he bruised his knee, lost their third in a row.

37.   The Wolves lost their third in a row.

38.   The Wolverines snapped a four-game losing streak, while Iowa lost its third in a row.

39.   The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Florida, while Edmonton lost its third in a row.

40.   The switch became permanent and forced Majkowski to the rival Lions, who lost their third in a row.