31.   At Dunedin, Fla., David Wells was perfect in his first start of the spring, retiring six straight batters.

32.   Cardinals starter Darryl Kile struck out five straight batters in the first and second, setting a division series record.

33.   Cincinnati also scored five runs in fifth, with seven straight batters reaching.

34.   Clemens retired eight straight batters entering the ninth, before allowing back-to-back singles to Troy Glaus and Bengie Molina.

35.   Cubs reliever Courtney Duncan retired six straight batters, Kyle Farnsworth worked the eighth and Tom Gordon closed in the ninth for his second save.

36.   David Cone, Justin Thompson and Pat Hentgen combined to set down eight straight batters before Lopez led off against Rosado.

37.   Cubs reliever Courtney Duncan retired six straight batters, Kyle Farnsworth worked the eighth and Tom Gordon closed the ninth for his second save.

38.   Dempster struck out three straight batters in the fourth and fifth innings, the fourth time he has accomplished this feat this season.

39.   Duncan retired six straight batters, Kyle Farnsworth worked the eighth and Tom Gordon closed in the ninth for his second save.

40.   During the flurry, eight straight batters reached base safely.