Who's hot

Magglio Ordonez of the White Sox has six homers and 11 RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak.

Who's not

Sammy Sosa of the Cubs has gone 22 plate appearances since his last homer, and has just five in 23 games.

Line of the day

Tim Salmon, Angels RF

AB R H RBI HR

4 2 2 3 1

He said it

"There is nothing more disappointing than coming in sec ond place."

Grady Little, Red Sox manager, on his team's finish

On deck

Mark Mulder of the Athletics goes for his 19th win to night, facing the Rangers.