1.   Boggs explained his strategy when facing the major-league strikeout leader.

2.   Nomo, the NL strikeout leader, has attracted international attention, and deservedly so.

3.   The National League strikeout leader coming in, Nomo fanned a season-low four and walked four, but showed new confidence in his defense.

4.   The right-hander with the exaggerated windup and corkscrew delivery has overcome early control problems to become the NL strikeout leader.

5.   With the acquisition of Schilling, the Diamondbacks have the strikeout leader for six of the last seven years on their staff.