1.   A lineup devoid of Gonzalez managed three hits through the sixth off Mark Langston, who then left as a precaution against the lingering tenderness in his elbow.

2.   Bush gamely swings at each lob, but he often takes a few tries before he manages a hit worthy of the evening news.

3.   Dodgers reserves Dave Hansen, Alex Cora and Co. have managed key hits at critical times recently.

4.   He had managed one hit, a puny single.

5.   PThe Rangers managed two hits through six innings against Mariners starter Jeff Fassero.

6.   So, on a day when they lose their starting pitcher after one inning, when they manage only five hits, they win.

7.   The Angels managed two hits in the seventh, on singles by Molina and Eckstein.

8.   The Angels managed two hits in the seventh, singles by Molina and Eckstein.

9.   The Angels did manage five hits in the seventh and eighth innings, but had only one run to show for it.

10.   The Cardinals, under first weekend manager Mike Jorgenesen, managed five hits.