61.   That biggest step can be taken with three straight wins at the West Coast Conference tournament in seven weeks.

62.   That game was a bit of a counterstatement for Texas, which got its second straight win from ace Ken Hill since he returned from injuries.

63.   That set the stage for April, when the Lakers closed out the season with eight straight wins.

64.   That provided the Sox with their third straight win and seventh in eight games.

65.   The Astros are gearing up for the postseason, and this was their second straight win over the Diamondbacks.

66.   The Astros welcomed Dierker back to the dugout with their fourth straight win to remain in a virtual first-place tie with Cincinnati in the National League Central.

67.   The Angels earned a club-record eighth straight victory over Oakland while notching their third straight win overall.

68.   The Astros posted their sixth straight win and maintained a three-game lead over Cincinnati in the National League Central.

69.   The Cardinals are coming off two straight wins with Kent Graham at quarterback.

70.   The Badgers, who had two straight wins over Michigan, lost for the first time in six home games this season.