Quote: "When they want me to go, I'm going to try to go. But I'm not looking to be a Tony Womack and steal 70."

-- Pirates catcher Jason Kendall, who stole three bases Monday and has seven for the season.

It's a fact: The Pirates are three games above .500 for the first time since May 15, 1997.

Who's hot: The Mets' John Olerud is 22-for-62 (.355) career against the Reds.

Who's not: The Reds' Barry Larkin is 1-for-15 in his past four games.

On deck: The Reds plan to activate Denny Neagle (Arundel) off the disabled list today so he can make his first start for them.

Pub Date: 4/21/99