1.   And a game-saving defensive play to preserve the victory.

2.   Another strong game from this unit preserved the victory.

3.   All they had to do was make free throws to preserve the victory.

4.   Brewer relievers Bill Wegman, Graeme Lloyd and Mike Fetters shut down Boston hitters, who had several scoring chances, and preserved the victory for starter Angel Miranda.

5.   But Logan broke through to swipe at the runner, forcing him outside, and then Lyle wrapped him up and stopped him to preserve the victory.

6.   But Odom came out of nowhere to block the shot and preserve the victory.

7.   But the Michigan defense preserved the victory when defensive end Glen Steele twice sacked Joe Germaine, the Ohio State quarterback, and had another tackle for a loss.

8.   Diamondbacks reliever Mike Morgan has saved for the cycle this season, preserving victories by going four innings, three innings, two innings and one inning.

9.   Eckersley admitted he was extra pumped Sunday night after striking out Terry Pendleton and Marquis Grissom with the tying run at second base to preserve the victory.

10.   Eric French relieved Rupe in the ninth and retired the Bulldogs in order to preserve the victory.