Braves: Tony Graffanino started in place of Keith Lockhart, who fouled a ball off his right knee Friday.

Dodgers: Gary Sheffield didn't start for the second straight game because of a jammed right thumb, sustained while sliding headfirst into a base Thursday.

Expos: Vladimir Guerrero has hit safely in 16 of his past 17 games. His brother, Wilton, has hit safely in 12 of 13 since coming to Montreal in a trade with Los Angeles.

Pub Date: 8/16/98