1.   And the Sonics, who figured to rely on offensive outbursts, benefited most from their defensive pressure to hold off the Mavs.

2.   Dave Hollins, Tony Phillips and Darin Erstad added to the offensive outburst by hitting solo homers.

3.   Defense is what allowed Fisher to hang around with the Lakers all these years, which makes his offensive outburst all the more stunning.

4.   How long will this offensive outburst keep up?

5.   Rangers right-hander Bobby Witt emerged as the benefactor from this offensive outburst.

6.   The Dodgers totaled just eight hits, but it was an offensive outburst compared to what Valdes is used to.

7.   The Mariners were the essence of that offensive outburst.

8.   The offensive outburst came after they scored a total of six runs during a three-game losing streak, but Belcher was the story on this night.

9.   These offensive outbursts are not new.

10.   There was an occasional offensive outburst, but it was the exception, rather than the rule.