1.   A starter for most of his career who his entering his ninth season in the NBA, Douglas will back SAM CASSELL at point guard.

2.   But this year, under Wallace, Worrell rarely worked except when the Dodgers were leading narrowly entering the ninth.

3.   Down by four runs entering the ninth, the Astros pieced together a rally off Braves closer John Rocker.

4.   Green was faced with a similar decision Wednesday night with the score tied entering the ninth.

5.   Mlicki, meanwhile, had surrendered just five hits entering the ninth.

6.   This past week, the Braves dropped two games they led entering the ninth.

7.   Clemens retired eight straight batters entering the ninth, before allowing back-to-back singles to Troy Glaus and Bengie Molina.