31.  While Seattle manager Lou Piniella did a slow burn, Hurtado made it nine straight balls on his first pitch to Garciaparra.

32.  With two outs and a runner on, Moyer threw four straight balls to Brady Anderson and one to Alomar, then walked to the back of the mound.

33.  Ankiel threw eight straight balls to begin the third.

34.  At one point, he threw a wild pitch to the screen followed by seven straight balls.

35.  At one point, he threw two straight wild pitches to the screen followed by seven straight balls.

36.  At one point, he threw two straight wild pitches to the screen, followed by seven straight balls.

37.  Azharuddin edged his ambitious drive at a wide ball straight to first slip.

38.  Both pitchers could make a hitter look downright foolish, then turn around and throw four straight balls.

39.  Bottalico, a loser in his first decision, then threw two straight balls to Caminiti before he doubled.

40.  But driving outside a Bevan straight ball, Gibbs, edged a catch to wicket keeper Ian Healy.