Quote: "I knew the 100th was going to happen eventually if I hung around long enough. That just means I've been around a while -- probably longer than I ever figured I would be." -- Braves' Terry Mulholland, 100-113 in 13 seasons

It's a fact: The Pirates have not lost a Saturday or Sunday game since the All-Star break, going 7-0.

Who's hot: In his past 41 games, the Braves' Gerald Williams is hitting .376 (38-for-101).

Who's not: The Cardinals' Mark McGwire is 1-for-8 with three strikeouts in the four-game series against the Pirates after hitting nine homers in 11 games and 17 in 21 games,

On deck: Astros third baseman Ken Caminiti, who has been sidelined because of a strained left calf, will begin a rehab assignment tomorrow with Triple-A New Orleans.