Quote: "It was probably the most relaxed at-bat I had in 18 years. Standing at the plate, just everything was so peaceful."

-- Wade Boggs, who doubled in his only at-bat the day after getting his 3,000th hit It's a fact: The Blue Jays' Carlos Delgado is 11-for-18 against the Rangers this year with two doubles and five homers. His lifetime average against them is .359.

Who's hot: The Yankees' Bernie Williams was 8-for-14 with six RBIs in the four-game series against the Mariners.

Who's not: The White Sox bullpen is 0-3 with two blown saves on the current road trip.

On deck: Paul Abbott will start in place of Jeff Fassero for the Mariners on Wednesday afternoon against the White Sox.

Pub Date: 8/09/99