71.   Kennedy argued with plate umpire Tim McClelland, presumably because Harkey was not issued a warning.

72.   Lasorda ran out to argue with plate umpire Brian Gorman.

73.   More important, Helling was having pinpoint location that was abetted by a plate umpire with a generous view of the outside corner.

74.   More than a few players in both dugouts sat up on their bench as tensions mounted and plate umpire Ed Rapuano warned Reynolds for the tight pitch.

75.   Neither pitching staff pitched effectively and struggled with the tight strike zone of plate umpire John Magnusson.

76.   Phillies manager Terry Francona and bench coach Chuck Cottier were ejected by plate umpire Jerry Meals in the fourth inning for arguing a wild-pitch call.

77.   Plate umpire Dave Phillips waited as long as he could before calling play to a halt.

78.   Plate umpire DiMuro called a balk on Belcher after fake pickoff attempts to third and first.

79.   Plate umpire Ed Hickox issued a warning to Gooden and both benches.

80.   Plate umpire Larry Pocino tossed Smith out -- one batter into the next inning -- for his trouble.