41.   In Detroit, Dave Nilsson hit two home runs and Scott Karl pitched seven solid innings as Milwaukee snapped a four-game losing streak.

42.   In St. Louis, Kevin Young hit a two-run homer and Esteban Loaiza pitched six strong innings to lead Pittsburgh to its fourth straight win.

43.   In Oakland, California, Jimmy Haynes pitched seven strong innings as Oakland avoided a four-game series sweep.

44.   IN Philadelphia, Brandon Duckworth pitched six solid innings to win his major league debut as the Phillies defeated San Diego.

45.   In Toronoto, Mike Piazza homered and Bobby Jones pitched eight strong innings as the New York Mets salvaged the last game of the three-game interleague series.

46.   Jim Brower pitched three innings for his first major league save.

47.   Jon Garland pitched three innings for his first career save.

48.   Mexico introduced Miguel Rubio in the bottom of the eighth for Romero, who pitched four innings, giving up four hits and one run and striking out one.

49.   Ricardo Rincon pitched two perfect innings for his first major league save.

50.   Rick Huisman pitched three innings for his first major league save.