41.   Finally, Roddick had produced his first breakpoint of the match in the fifth game of the third set.

42.   For Alomar, it was his fifth consecutive game with a homer, a club record.

43.   For one thing, it was only their fifth home game.

44.   For the fifth game in a row, the Cardinals had a base runner in the first inning.

45.   For the fifth game in a row, the Los Angeles Lakers did not resemble the explosive squad that has captured consecutive NBA championships.

46.   For the fifth consecutive game, the Braves were into their bullpen by the sixth inning.

47.   For Burr, it was his seventh Final Four and fifth title game.

48.   Former Stars winger Paul Broten was recalled from Worcester of the International Hockey League to play his fifth game for the Blues last night.

49.   For the fifth consecutive game, they dominated the second period.

50.   Georgia sophomore Jonas Hayes will start at center for the fifth game in a row.