31.   But even if the Braves have had better luck with the long ball to left field, they will win this series making the most of what they get.

32.   But Cameron impressed his history-chasing teammates by slugging two homers, knocking in a franchise-record-tying eight runs and helping Seattle win another series.

33.   But it may not happen soon enough for Miami to win this series.

34.   But Schmid said Hernandez will be allowed to join the Mexican team Saturday, and will likely rejoin the Galaxy on Monday should it win the series.

35.   But Raptors guard Chris Childs said Monday that his team should already have won the series.

36.   But the Mets and the Boston Red Sox did not have it, and they nevertheless won their series.

37.   But the Dodgers have already won a series for just the second time in eight opportunities.

38.   But the Hurricanes, while scoring only nine goals, somehow won the series in six games.

39.   But we want to win this series.

40.   But winning a series against a good team?