Benito Santiago

84Batters struck out by opposing softball pitchers Alicia Hollowed of Fairfield (Calif.) High and Kelly Anderson of Woodland in a 30-inning, 1-0 Woodland victory; Hollowed set a national high school record with 61 Ks.

Pop StarRockies third baseman Jeff Cirillo goes flat out to catch a foul fly off the bat of Giants catcher Benito Santiago during a 10-4 Colorado victory.

In the SwingThe Cardinals swept into first, thanks in large part to surprising slugger J.D. Drew

Backstops such as Charlie O'Brien may not hit much, but their ability to handle a staff keep them in demand

With a year to spare before they will swing the budget ax, the Reds are poised to prevail over the depleted Astros