31.   The backup-turned-starter has a history of playing well when the Sonics need a win.

32.   The effort was needed, as manager Lou Piniella was undermanned in relievers he uses when he needs a win.

33.   The only thing that bothers me is these players need a win, and they deserve to win.

34.   The Red Sox, who opened the season with two wins in Oakland, now need a win tonight against Black Jack McDowell to break even on this trip.

35.   The president and Congress need a win.

36.   The team needed this win, and I definitely needed it.

37.   The Sox needed a win, but more than anything, they needed him to go nine.

38.   The United States needs three wins for the gold medal.

39.   The Townies needed a win before taking their flight to Chicago and they needed some evidence that Clemens can carry the load for a while.

40.   The Yankees needed this win for all the obvious reasons.