21.  For its part, Seattle must continue to score inside to take the pressure off Campbell, and play solid defense.

22.  Fitch continues to platoon Richardson and Martin, still trying to decide who will be more effective in running the fast break and playing solid defense.

23.  Fortunately, he appeared to pitch better -- and also got some solid defense behind him -- with runners on base.

24.  For three innings, it appeared the Reds would use good pitching and solid defense to foil every opportunity the Astros had for the second day in a row.

25.  Given the reprieve, the Kings continued to play solid defense but mustered little in the way of an attack of their own.

26.  Green has pounded away at the importance of building a solid defense.

27.  Getting better After a shaky beginning, second baseman Mark Grudzielanek is settling in at his new position and providing solid defense.

28.  Harrington also played solid defense, making a steal, and grabbed three rebounds.

29.  He got help with solid defense, particularly a diving grab of a drive in right-center by Steve Finley to lead off the bottom of the fifth.

30.  He also has played generally solid defense throughout the season.