Who's hot

The Red Sox have won nine in a row against the Blue Jays and look to sweep a five-game series today.

Who's not

Chris Reitsma of the Reds is 0-7 in his past eight starts with a 5.36 ERA.

Line of the day

Mike Piazza, Mets catcher

AB R H RBI HR

5 2 2 6 2

He said it

"It's been a great deal, don't get me wrong. You hope it doesn't end, but you know someday it will."

Jim Thome, Indians slugger, on homering in seven consecutive games

On deck

Kazuhisa Ishii of the Dodgers looks for his 12th win as he faces the Cards tonight in a battle of first-place teams.