51.   Hillenbrand is cognizant of the talk and has tried to discipline himself, feeling perhaps that pitchers had him categorized.

52.   Hitters love the park, and, of course, pitchers have problems with it.

53.   How many other great pitchers have the Yankees had?

54.   If another pitcher has a day like that, reporters sidle up to them afterward and request details on the brilliant day.

55.   In a few years, he added, pitchers might have the edge.

56.   If the Reds are going to challenge for the NL Central title and Ray Knight is to remain as manager, the pitchers have to make considerable improvement.

57.   In an alteration affecting the scoring rules, starting pitchers will have to pitch the usual five innings to qualify for a victory.

58.   In many ways, Varitek said, Kerrigan set the foundation for the success the Sox pitchers have had so far this season.

59.   In addition, the more pitches hitters take, the less of a chance pitchers have to last far into games.

60.   In short, each Mariners pitcher has a different key.