Mussina gave up another run when he allowed three straight singles in the sixth inning.

The Braves earned their two runs in the first inning on three straight singles and an error.

The Cardinals came into the bottom of the first with two straight singles to put runners at first and third base.

The two combined to allow a walk and three straight singles.

Three straight run-scoring singles sprayed around the field, with the best coming last.

The Yankees opened the first with two straight singles and scored nothing.

The Cubs then loaded the bases with no outs on three straight singles.

They did rally, however, in the ninth with three straight singles that made it 3-2.

After that, Gaynor was roughed up for four straight singles and two runs.