Matsui produced a meaningless single in the ninth and is still trying to emerge from a lengthy slump.

Rookie mistakes, said Torrey, are not the cause of the club's lengthy slump.

Record companies have been trying to secure footing in the digital marketplace as they suffer a lengthy slump in CD sales, in part because of continuing piracy.

And Davis, who scored 22 points, gave further evidence that his sweet shooting stroke has returned after a lengthy slump.

He retired Bell on a pop-up, ending the inning and extending a lengthy slump by Bell.

Now, with Mike Pagliarulo fighting a lengthy slump and a .168 average, Sakata has won a spot as a platoon third baseman against left-handed pitching.

Mack traded, sold or released most of the team's star players soon after, and the team fell into a lengthy slump.

Duval, who has been in a lengthy slump, struggled to a first-round 80, making his decision to withdraw easier.

After a lengthy slump, he has returned to form with "Party of One," his eighth solo album.

Faldo, who has begun to regain his form after a lengthy slump, believes he can win again.