1.   All three came after the Mariners were unable to protect a lead in the late innings.

2.   And it struggles to protect a lead.

3.   And the Americans do not have a defense that easily protects a lead.

4.   As Jarrett made the decisive pass, Rudd tried to protect his lead by pinching off the space in front of Jarrett.

5.   Asked if he felt more pressure trying to protect a lead than building one as a tour competitor, Maruyama nodded.

6.   Ayala protected a lead Dan Wilson, Mike Blowers and Alex Rodriguez helped build with solo home runs.

7.   Atlanta failed to protect the lead as Venturini found a way in a scramble in front of Scurry to poke in the tying goal.

8.   BC had its work cut out protecting the lead in the third period.

9.   Because opponents are leading in the second half, they are running the ball to protect the lead.

10.   Both managers used their ace starting pitchers to protect leads.