Quote: "I just continue to pitch poorly, and I don't have any answers."

-- Phillies' Curt Schilling, who has a 6.97 ERA in his past three starts and only one victory since May 17.

It's a fact: The Pirates have won nine games in their last at-bat, one more than all last season.

Who's hot: Cardinals catcher Alberto Castillo is 7-for-10 throwing out runners.

Who's not: The Royals' bullpen has five losses and three blown saves in the past 12 games.

On deck: The Diamondbacks' Randy Johnson tonight faces the Marlins, who are 9-3 against left-handers.

Pub Date: 6/14/99