1.   Although this was an interleague game, Hernandez sent a message to the Boston Red Sox and other American League teams.

2.   Angels pitchers began taking batting practice Wednesday in preparation for interleague games in National League ballparks.

3.   Around Memorial Day, we were told to wait for the interleague games.

4.   As we look for new ways to grow the game and make it better for our fans, interleague games deserve a hard look.

5.   Attendance figures are high today, but baseball feels the need for interleague games.

6.   Back spasms prevented closer John Wetteland from taking batting practice with Rangers pitchers in preparation for interleague games at National League ballparks.

7.   Baseball has tried to improve its strike-damaged image by introducing interleague games and wild-card playoffs.

8.   Because not every division has the same number of teams, every team will not play the same number of interleague games.

9.   Because this was an interleague game, the presidents from each league will punish their clubs.

10.   Besides some of the natural geographical rivalries, the interleague games that seem to be creating the most interest are the ones that will feature Ken Griffey Jr.