Quote: "It was beautiful. It was great to feel the sun and the air." -- Expos catcher Chris Widger, on playing at Olympic Stadium with no roof.

It's a fact: The Diamondbacks have drawn 906,290 through 20 dates, an average of 45,314.

Who's hot: The Braves' bullpen has a 1.26 ERA over the past 15 games.

Who's not: Pirates pinch hitters are 0-for-23 since April 25.

On deck: Dodgers reliever Darren Hall, on the disabled list since early April with a torn right rotator cuff, threw in the bullpen and might pitch batting practice tomorrow.

Pub Date: 5/20/98