Quote: "It looks like somebody cut up the drapes and made shirts out of them."

-- Reds manager Jack McKeon, on the Astros' Turn Back the Clock rainbow jerseys

It's a fact: The Cubs have been out-homered at home 49-33.

Who's hot: The Reds' Barry Larkin is hitting .416 (37-for-89) in June.

Who's not: The Cubs' Steve Trachsel, who is 0-6 with an 8.47 ERA in eight starts since May 15, leads the majors in losses with 10.

On deck: Both the Marlins and the Expos are in a stretch that has them scheduled to play 20 straight games without a day off.

Pub Date: 6/27/99