81.   In New York, John Smiley allowed four hits over eight shutout innings to win his third straight decision.

82.   In San Diego, rookie Jason Isringhausen allowed five hits over eight innings and Jeff Kent and Damon Buford homered for the Mets.

83.   In Pittsburgh, Greg Maddux limited Pittsburgh to four hits over seven shutout innings and Jermaine Dye and Chipper Jones homered, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Pirates.

84.   In Toronto, rookie Frankie Rodriguez scattered five hits over seven innings and Chuck Knoblauch and Marty Cordova homered as Minnesota beat Toronto.

85.   In Seattle, Doug Drabek allowed two hits over eight innings and Norberto Martin drove in two runs as Chicago defeated Seattle.

86.   It was his sixth consecutive hit over two games.

87.   Jim Abbott allowed two hits over seven innings and the White Sox scored five times in the third in a game delayed twice by rain.

88.   Kevin Appier held the Yankees to four hits over the first five innings before they broke through.

89.   Lions pitcher Fumiya Nishiguchi held the Buffaloes to six hits over six innings for his first victory in his only appearance so far this season.

90.   Luis Terrero, who also made two great catches in center, singled and Craig Counsell blooped a hit over the head of third baseman Richie Sexson.