Who's hot
The Giants have taken 10 straight series against the Pirates since May 1999.
Who's not
Barry Zito of the Athletics has gone seven starts without a victory and has only one win in his past 12 starts.
Line of the day
Mike Hampton, Braves P
IP H R BB SO
9 5 1 1 4
He said it
"It's the Yankee way, something about the Yankees. Enough said." Aaron Boone, Yankees third baseman, on his new team
On deck
Kevin Appier makes his first start since rejoining the Royals as he faces the Devil Rays tonight.
ORIOLES
Today @ RED SOX (2) 1:05/7:05 p.m. No TV/Chs. 54, 66
Sat. @ RED SOX 7:05 p.m. Chs. 54, 66
Sun. @ RED SOX 2:05 p.m. Chs. 13, 66
Mon. @ DEVIL RAYS 7:15 p.m. CSN
Tue. @ DEVIL RAYS 7:15 p.m. CSN
Wed. @ DEVIL RAYS 2:15 p.m. No TV
Thu. Off
Radio: All games on WBAL (1090 AM)