Quote: "I just took my grandson to 'Star Wars,' and this home run would have fit right in. It was galactical."

Vin Scully describing Mark McGwire's home run that cleared Dodger Stadium, over the roof of the outfield pavilion

It's a fact: Last year, the Padres had nine players make a total of 10 trips to the DL. This year, eight Padres have gone on the DL.

Who's hot: The Mets' Benny Agbayani has homered in three straight games and five of his past seven starts.

Who's not: Diamondbacks runners have been picked off in each of the first two games in their series with the Mets.

On deck: The Braves' John Smoltz said he felt no pain in his right elbow after a simulated game and hoped to return to the starting rotation Wednesday.

Pub Date: 5/30/99