31.   Kapler and Rodriguez each homered twice and Rogers had the frustrated White Sox pounding the ball into the ground for eight solid innings.

32.   Kenny Rogers could only wait, pounding the ball mindlessly into his glove, as pitching coach Dave Wallace and Mike Piazza converged on the mound.

33.   -Maryland needs to pound the ball inside offensively for high-percentage shots and to try to get IU into foul trouble.

34.   Mookie Blaylock tends to stand around, pound the ball and take ugly long shots that miss.

35.   No matter, Toledo kept trying to pound the ball downfield.

36.   New York has big physical lines and is adept at pounding the ball.

37.   Now he and Couples are spending more time on the floor and less time pounding golf balls at the range.

38.   Rutgers began the game by pounding the ball inside.

39.   Rodriguez was all over it and pounded the ball, clearing the bases and giving the Expos a four-run lead.

40.   Romar wanted the Waves to grind games to halfcourt sets and pound the ball into the post.