1.   Dodgers pitcher Eric Gagne hit Mets catcher Mike Piazza in the left forearm in the fourth inning.

2.   Dodgers pitchers escaped threats in the second, fourth, sixth, seventh and ninth innings as the Astros killed potential rallies with inning-ending strikeouts.

3.   Dodgers pitcher Andy Ashby, who said Brown was like a brother, spoke with his teammate Wednesday to convey a message of support.

4.   Dodgers pitcher Chan Ho Park is the first Korean to play at this level.

5.   Dodgers pitcher Tom Candiotti was asked how many players in either dugout would be cheering for Clinton.

6.   Dodgers pitcher Eric Gagne was again a solid opening act and Mike Trombley was perfect in a minor role.

7.   Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo admitted to having a Beach Boys CD, but said he prefers the Eagles.

8.   Dodgers pitcher Ramon Martinez thought he would surprise everyone after his fifth-inning single Friday night against Colorado.

9.   Dodgers pitchers talk of his understanding how to call a game better than when he first came to the big leagues.

10.   Dodger pitchers have hit five home runs this season, the most by any staff in the majors and one more than San Francisco.