It's a fact

The Dodgers haven't lost a four-game series since Aug. 9-12, 1993, against the expan sion Rockies.

Milestone

Roberto Alomar of the Mets reached 2,500 hits last week, the 77th major-leaguer to do so.

The number

21:58: Pirates' rain delay total in 19 games this season, including 18 hours during or before 17 home games.