41.   The Braves increased their lead in the National League East to three games.

42.   The Astros increased their lead in the National League Central to three games over second-place Cincinnati, which split a doubleheader at Chicago.

43.   The Crimson led from the start and increased their lead every quarter-mile.

44.   The Lakers played to their quickness and increased their lead.

45.   The Mariners increased their lead to three runs in the third inning.

46.   The Padres came perilously close to increasing their lead in the seventh off right-hander Vladimir Nunez.

47.   The Padres increased their lead in the sixth inning.

48.   The Power had several chances to increase its lead but failed and paid for it.

49.   The Rangers had a golden chance to increase their lead late in the second period, when their most celebrated player, Mark Messier, had a breakaway opportunity.

50.   The Revolution controlled the pace, but failed to increase their lead as the Carlos Valderrama-led Mutiny retaliated.