81.   It also gave millions of Republican women clear reason to vote for his opponent, which I suppose shows his confidence in holding his lead.

82.   It was the first, and so far, only time Sosa led McGwire, and the Cubs right fielder would hold that lead for less than three innings.

83.   It was the Giants fourth straight loss in four games on this road trip, all of which they held a lead.

84.   Minnesota could have held that lead at the end of the first half.

85.   Money managers warn that the Internet is too young a market for any one company to be assured of holding a lead for long.

86.   Moore scored twice and Zenga made several spectacular saves as the Revolution held the lead for most of the game against D.C. United Tuesday night.

87.   Montgomery held the lead and slipped the stick nicely to Brian Lewis.

88.   Neither Dave Mlicki of the Mets nor Mike Morgan of the Cardinals could hold a lead.

89.   No, the Red Sox split the four games and became the first team this season to defeat the Yankees when the Yankees held the lead after eight innings.

90.   Nevertheless, Henninger will start Saturday holding the lead, while Woods will play catch-up.