Quote: "I knew it was gone. I just made sure he touched first." -- Red Sox first baseman Mike Stanley, on Mike Sorrento's game-winning home run

It's a fact: Last night, rookie Gil Meche became the 23rd Mariners pitcher to take the mound this season, tops in the big leagues.

Who's hot: The Devil Rays' Mike DiFelice has driven in 11 runs in his past four starts.

Who's not: Yankees second baseman Chuck Knoblauch was charged with his 16th error last night.

On deck: Pedro Martinez of the Red Sox goes for his major-league-leading 16th victory tonight.

Pub Date: 7/07/99