1.   But Los Angeles Dodgers rookie reliever Todd Williams was granted an audience Tuesday with the living legend of an even more elite group.

2.   But while, as a rookie reliever, Apodaca had no qualms about approaching Jerry Koosman or Jon Matlack, things were different with Seaver.

3.   Cleveland rookie reliever Julian Tavarez and power-hitting outfielder Manny Ramirez were born in the Dominican Republic.

4.   For the second straight series, rookie reliever Mike Cather got some post-season experience in the best way.

5.   Millwood handled the situation better than Texas rookie reliever Jeff Zimmerman, who rode an elevator with Ripken on Monday.

6.   Rookie reliever Todd Williams not only got his first win, but singled on his first major-league at-bat in the fourth.

7.   The Astros used five pitchers, including rookie reliever Scott Elarton, who struck out three batters in two innings and notched his second big-league victory.

8.   The Mariners rallied in the ninth off rookie reliever Ken Ray.

9.   The last, a two-run double, brought the Sox their final runs, in the seventh off rookie reliever Brett Hinchliffe.

10.   The Padres cushioned their lead against rookie reliever Odalis Perez in the ninth inning.