Quote: "No matter how well he throws, I really see the ball well off Roger." -- Mike Piazza of the Mets, who homered off Roger Clemens last night and is 5-for-9 against the Yankees ace.

It's a fact: The Tigers' 35-year streak of drawing 1 million in home attendance is the longest streak in the AL. Only the Dodgers (55 years) and Cardinals (37) have longer strings.

Who's hot: With 43 RBIs, the Pirates' Warren Morris leads NL rookies.

Who's not: The Red Sox's Jose Offerman is hitting .167 (10-for-60) since June 23.

On deck: Ramon Martinez makes his second rehabilitation start today for the Red Sox's Gulf Coast rookie team.

Pub Date: 7/10/99