41.  But the throwers dominated the action on this quiet sabbath, except for an occasional eruption of the long ball.

42.  But the Blue Jays rallied against Angels starter Tim Belcher with long balls of their own.

43.  But then, is any position immune to the lure of the long ball?

44.  But they are having to become more concerned with stifling the long ball than launching it.

45.  Calculating the distances McGwire has been reaching makes up just one subspecialty in the new science of the long ball.

46.  Can the Blue Devils, or any of the other teams fond of the long ball, shoot their way to the title?

47.  Carlos Llamosa misplayed a long ball and Torres sprinted away but lost control.

48.  Chicks dig the long ball.

49.  Colorado continued to assault the Revolution with long balls and crosses.

50.  Cuba used the long ball and two solid pitching performances to dispose of Nicaragua.