Quote: "Really, what does ERA mean anymore? Honestly? We're playing in smaller parks, the hitters are huge and they're hitting Titleists."

-- Angels pitcher Tim Belcher

It's a fact: Greg Norton is the first White Sox player to hit two homers in back-to-back games since Zeke Bonura in 1935.

Who's hot: The Red Sox's Pedro Martinez has given up only two homers in 80 2/3 innings and has walked 16 while striking out 117.

Who's not: The Tigers have lost 13 of their past 18 overall and 10 of their past 12 home games.

On deck: Indians reliever Mark Langston will begin a 30-day rehab stint with a start for Triple-A Buffalo today.

Pub Date: 5/30/99