1.   Billy Wagner struck out White and Sosa to begin the ninth before the Cubs put a runner on first on an error by second baseman Craig Biggio.

2.   But he began the ninth by allowing a leadoff single to Mark Grace and then threw away a bunt to center field.

3.   Eckersley, who has been successful in his last eight save chances, was weary when he began the ninth.

4.   Eric Plunk, the fifth of seven Indians pitchers, began the ninth by walking Bobby Bonilla, who earlier had contributed to the ugly play.

5.   Friday, he began the ninth by getting Roberto Alomar on a liner to center, then walked Manny Ramirez.

6.   Franco began the ninth by striking out Chipper Jones.

7.   He ultimately missed his first complete game of the year by three outs after giving up a walk and a run-scoring double to begin the ninth.

8.   Kevin Tapani, the deposed starter, began the ninth by walking Reggie Sanders.

9.   Rhodes allowed a run in the seventh, Paul Abbott took over in the eighth and Sasaki came in to begin the ninth.

10.   The game was still tied when Raines began the ninth with a single.