Quote: "You just shake your head and tip your cap at what happened." -- Ken Griffey on Nomar Garciaparra's three-HR, 10-RBI game

It's a fact: Nomar Garciaparra was approached by the Hall of Fame and said he is considering donating his batting gloves from Monday night's feat.

Who's hot: The Mariners lead the majors with 62 home runs.

Who's not: Through 17 home dates, the Devil Rays have drawn 362,444, 190,713 behind last year's total for a similar period.

On deck: The Red Sox's Pedro Martinez, who leads the AL in strikeouts, goes for his major-league-leading seventh victory tonight against the Mariners.