81.   The run came on an opposite-field homer by Albert Belle that just cleared the fence in right.

82.   The Pirates weathered a homer by Todd Hundley, which ignited a three-run Mets ninth as the home team made another comeback attempt.

83.   The Red Sox tied the game in the sixth inning on a two-run homer by Reggie Jefferson, the designated hitter against righthanded starter Jose Mercedes.

84.   The Tigers managed their two runs on solo homers by left fielder Juan Encarnacion and second baseman Damion Easley.

85.   Their only runs came on an RBI single by Orlando Palmeiro and a two-run homer by Tim Salmon.

86.   Then Justice hit his drive to deep center, only to miss a three-run homer by a few feet.

87.   The Yankees added five more runs, the last on a two-run homer by David Justice.

88.   There was a two-run homer by Edgar Martinez.

89.   There was a solo homer by the man batting after him, name of John Olerud.

90.   They were rewarded with a solo homer by Jay Buhner, which served only to raise hopes that would be quickly dashed.