31.   Mills, who evacuated her Los Alamos home Wednesday, said pitching in was better than sitting in her hotel room.

32.   Most big league veterans insist that pitching the opener is no big deal.

33.   Not surprisingly, pitching was paramount in the second of seven doubleheaders the Mets have scheduled this season, six because of rainouts.

34.   Obviously, pitching is still the key.

35.   Obviously, pitching is the most stressful thing.

36.   Of course, pitching will be the biggest factor.

37.   One perception of the AL is that there is little pitching.

38.   Our pitching is still the strength of the team.

39.   Our pitching has been extraordinary.

40.   Our pitching has been terrific.