31.   But Johnson put away the next three batters, and in the bottom of the inning the Astros battered Phillies rookie Mike Welch for four runs.

32.   But Rod-riguez allowed the first three batters to reach in the fourth and Kennedy yanked him.

33.   But the next three batters grounded out.

34.   But this one was lost in the first inning, when Kevin Millwood gave up three home runs to the first five batters.

35.   But with the Yankee bullpen stirring, and after a meeting on the mound with the pitching coach, Mel Stottlemyre, Gooden retired the last two batters.

36.   Chavez arrived in the fifth inning afterSeminoles ace Nick Stocks walked the first three batters.

37.   Clemens came out for the seventh and retired the side in order, striking out the last two batters.

38.   Clemens retired the next three batters.

39.   Cleveland scored three times as the first six batters reached base against Garcia.

40.   Clemens actually struck out the first three batters, but the second, Ed Sprague, reached when strike three was a wild pitch.