31.   Suzuki was making just his third major-league appearance, and no Devil Rays had faced him.

32.   That leaves the Braves and the Phillies standing between the Mets and their third consecutive appearance in the playoffs.

33.   The affirmative action case, Adarand, is making its third appearance before the justices.

34.   The dedication was the third joint appearance for Clinton and the three former presidents.

35.   The X-factor is Bowden, who makes his third appearance in a championship game in six years.

36.   This is only his third appearance in a major championship, much less his first Masters.

37.   This is the third appearance for Tiger Woods in the Masters.

38.   This is his third appearance in four years, and no one delivers a knockout quote like he does.

39.   This is the third consecutive appearance in the tournament for the Red Storm.

40.   Tuesday will mark only his third appearance since the playoffs began.