31.   The loss spoiled a strong outing by Jamie Moyer, who worked into the eighth inning and was charged with one run.

32.   The Rangers scored five runs in the first inning, and starting pitcher Roger Pavlik made it hold up with his fifth strong outing in as many September starts.

33.   The relief corps was depleted, spirits were low, and Jimy Williams was desperately in need of a strong outing from a starting pitcher.

34.   This followed a similarly strong outing last weekend in St. Louis.

35.   This one came courtesy of another strong outing by Millwood and some fortunate juggling by Cox.

36.   To contain Davis, the Chargers will need strong outings by linebacker Junior Seau and strong safety Rodney Harrison, who will play up close to the line.

37.   Torre had said that a strong outing by Gooden on Saturday would earn him a start against the White Sox.

38.   Wells, who became part of the starting rotation after the Seattle pitching staff became a study in orthopedic medicine, turned in a typically strong outing.

39.   We know to expect strong outings from the bullpen.

40.   With Yoshii enjoying his second strong outing in a row, the question is what to do with Reynoso.