1.   But the Braves are reeling after losing catcher Javy Lopez on Tuesday to a broken ring finger on his left hand.

2.   Chicago lost catcher Charles Johnson to Florida.

3.   Losing two catchers in one weekend is a blow, Scioscia said, and not something that could have been expected.

4.   There were those like me who thought the Braves would decline when they lost their All-Star catcher, Javier Lopez.

5.   They lost catcher Brian Johnson to a fractured wrist at the start of the season and Brent Mayne stepped forward and filled in nicely.

6.   They lost catcher Todd Hundley to an elbow injury that eventually will require surgery.

7.   Texas won for just the second time in six games despite losing All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez in the first inning.

8.   The Mets won at Turner Field for the second night in a row despite losing All-Star catcher Mike Piazza to a bruised knee in the sixth inning.

9.   The Rangers lost All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez with a mild sprain of his right ankle in the second inning.