71.   No Mariner had more experience against Martinez than leadoff man Brian Hunter.

72.   Not bad production for a leadoff man.

73.   Now if primary leadoff men Tom Goodwin and Marquis Grissom can safely find their way to first base more frequently ...

74.   Now Root agonized at the prospect of leadoff man Max Bishop, the only Philadelphian he believed he never could strike out.

75.   On Sunday, Chicago White Sox leadoff man Tony Phillips walked.

76.   Pitching, both starting and relief, is the priority, with a leadoff man also on the wish list.

77.   Rapp walked leadoff man Tom Goodwin, then following a Mark McLemore strikeout, walked Rusty Greer.

78.   Redding retired the leadoff man in six of the seven innings he worked.

79.   Right-hander Barry Manuel walked Belle, the leadoff man.

80.   Ruth is behind early, as Dodgers leadoff man Hy Myers drives the second pitch to deep center field for an inside-the-park home run.