1.   And as for the exhibition opener, Mets starter Bobby Jones went three innings, yielding two runs, one walk and striking out five.

2.   And Friday night, Hurley continued his comeback when he played against the Lakers in the NBA exhibition opener for both teams at Blaisdell Arena.

3.   At the last full workout before the exhibition opener at Philadelphia, he counted bodies.

4.   But Fassel said the exhibition opener is not a major test for his pupil.

5.   But he homered in an intrasquad game, hit two in the exhibition opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, and blasted another one yesterday.

6.   Cardinal fans gave Ankiel a round of applause when players were introduced before the exhibition opener.

7.   Carr will have a week to whip the boys into shape before their exhibition opener a week from tomorrow night in Portland, Maine, against the Cavaliers.

8.   Fabini saw significant action in the exhibition opener last Thursday, a victory over the Eagles.

9.   Ftorek will take a good look at White in the exhibition opener.

10.   He also was nailed in the exhibition opener.