Who's hot

Larry Walker of the Rockies, who leads the NL in batting, has a 12-game hitting streak.

Who's not

Ichiro Suzuki of the Mari ners is in an 0-for-13 slump after going 0-for-4.

Line of the day

Paul Byrd, Royals P

IP .................. R ............ H ................ BB ........... SO

9 .................... 1 ............. 5 .................. 0 ............. 5