Quote: "I'm a hard-headed degenerate. If it weren't for baseball, I might be a convict." -- Yankees pitcher David Wells

It's a fact: The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have been shut out 13 times, a major-league high this season.

Who's hot: In nine games since his return from an ankle sprain, Cleveland's Brian Giles is 15-for-28 with two homers and 10 RBIs and his average has gone from .243 to .291.

Who's not: Toronto's Juan Guzman (4-12) leads the AL in losses, including three in a row.

On deck: The Yankees' Andy Pettitte (12-5) goes for his 13th victory today in Toronto.

Pub Date: 7/19/98