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The Battalion Classified To place a classified ad: Phone: 845-0569 / Fax: 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building S The Battalion PORTS Monday • July 27, Business Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an addtional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn't sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. Buffaloes look to make ‘98 comet ADOPTION FOR RENT HELP WANTED after break in 12-season winning stiLF DALLAS — In 1997, Colorado coach Rick on Michigan were joined by conferent 'Professional couple seek adoption of infant, home in country, 2-dogs, lots of love and a fund set up for paid college education, tlturner@inetport.com or 1-888-924- 6093 or our attorney, 1-800-385-0083. Legal/ Medical expenses only. Rosewood Villas, NEW 3bdrm/2bath units at Welsh and 2818. On shuttle, W/D included. $950/mo., 12-months lease, available 8/22/98. 846-1100 or www.rent.net/direct/rosewoodvillastx P/T job helping handicapped. Male A&M student pre ferred. $270/mo. 12hrs/wk. 846-3376. Part-time cook position needed. Grill. 764-2933. Koppe Bridge Bar & ANNOUNCEMENTS n: I buy furniture. Please call 776-9663. AUTO SAVANNAH PLACE. Brand new duplex homes on SW Parkway at Dexterl 3bdrm/2bath, W/D, walk-in closets, fenced patio area, many extras! 693-3302 or 846-7454. Part-time evening work doing commercial office clean ing, Mon.-Fri. Call for an appointment, 823-5031. Studio style 4-plexes. 2410-Blanco, 2bdrm/1bath. enclosed patio, on shuttle, no pets, $410/mo. 731-8951. Part-time help. Aggressive painters helpers. Will work with schedule. 775-7126. 1994 31ft. fifth wheel, slide out, loaded. Excellent con dition. Price negotiable. (409)696-9687. Sublease 1-bedroom, Enclave, available 8-1-'98. w/d, shuttle, security gates, $570/mo. +electricity. 694-4006. 1995 GST/Eclipse: white, new body style, sunroof, cd player. 691-0346. Sublease large 2bdrm/2bath, 977 sq.ft. Parkway Circle. Available 8/15/98 thru 5/15/98. W/D conn. (W/D avail able for $275) On shuttle route. $610/mo. 693-0544. Part-time maintenance worker needed for 68 units apartment complex. Starting $6/hr. Approximately 15hrs/wk. Experience a must. Call Dell at 823-7039. '88 Chevy S10 Blazer, must see, $5,000/o.b.o. 693-0129, 696-2588. CHILD CARE This prestigious C.Sta. 3bdrm/3bath duplex is worth looking atl Security system, ice maker, w/d included, fenced yard. Pre-leasing for August. United Realty. 694-9140. www.united-rico.com Part-time Nights- Running computer backups. Need general computer skills, ability to follow instructions and work alone. Call (409)774-6227 or fax resume to (409)774-6207. Pebble Creek Country Club is now hiring for part-time waitstaff. Minimum $6/hr. Apply at 4500 Pebble Creek Parkway or call 690-0996. Child care in my home M-Th, Transportation a must. 823-5625. 5-10:30p.m. COMPUTERS Under construction and available for August move in. This C.Sta. 3bdrm/31/2bath duplex has security system, ice maker, w/d connection, fenced yard, great location. United Realty. 694-9140. www.united-rico.com Professional Secretary position available. 8a.m.-5p.m. M-F. Sales a plus. Please contact Chris at 776-8500. Macintosh Performs 405, modem, Stylewriter II printer, like new. Word 6.01, Pagemaker, spreadsheet, games. $650/o.b.o. Please call 846-3202. W/D for rent. 2019. Best price in town. $40/mo. Call 764- Secretary, sales, Receptionist, Customer service. Good computer (PC) and people skills for very busy office. Part-time. Good for students. Call Allen @775-8383. FOR SALE Pentium 233MMX $750, Pentiumll 233mhz $935, 266mhz $975, 300mhz $1,065, W/3.2GBHD, 32MBRAM, 34XCDROM, 56kmodem, 4MBvideo, 14''monitor, s/speakers, 1-year warranty, upgradable, 4.3/6.4GB add $20/$60, 15717" add $20/$130, TV-tuner $55. 846-7186. Service Station attendants needed. Part-time & full time. 2305-Villa Maria Chevron, Bryan, 77802. 776- 1261. NeLiheisel found out what preseason polls real ly mean. NeuheiseTs Buffaloes found them selves ranked No. 1 in the nation by the Sporting News and were the favorite to contend for a national championship. Those predictions were taken apart like Michigan dismantled the Buffalo defense in a mid-September showdown at Ann Arbor. The 27-3 Wolverine victory sent Colorado spinning into its first losing season since 1984 and ended a run of 12 consecutive winning seasons. "When you have a season like we experienced last year, it takes a while to get that taste out of your mouth," Neuheisel said. "You have to wait a long time until you can play again." The misfortune suffered by the Buffaloes is understandable considering their brutal sched ule, one ranked toughest in the nation by the NCAA computer rankings. Non-conference games against Colorado State, Wyoming and eventual national champi- A&M, Mi downs against Texa State and Nebraska. H H "We can't explain what happenediJy senior "That's senior wid co i clai receiver Darren Chiaver ego football. But what wees s is come back this year: eg Colorado football back on the map, kut do and get back into the national ranking: time bowl." Neuheisel said as long as the playei her what it takes to get there, the road ning season — however rocky it maybe navigated by his squad. "When you are a part of a winning you come to expect winning, and you to look forward to the fruits of winni than remembering what are the ingred go into providing that winning. ik our team experienced first 1 did, that you have toearnite ot take anything for granted.” "I thi. certainly You canr 2bdrm/2bath, excellent condition, 14x72, 1982 mobile home. Real oak cabinets, storm windows, low utilities, many other features, $13,500. 823-2066. Silk Stocking now hiring dancers. Must be 18. Great$$$$i! Make your own schedule. Also hiring announcers and barbacks. 690-1478, after 7:00p.m. WORLD WIDE WEB SECRETS. Download up to $100,000 in software for FREE, plus over 30 mind-bog gling secrets!! 1-900-407-2200, Ext.1117. $2.99 per minute. MustbelSyrs. Serv-U: 619-645-8434. 30ft. mobile home with amenities including ac. I lived in it while going to school, worked out great. $2,800/o.b.o. Weekends: (409)823-7228, weekdays: (281)431-1200. ‘93 double-wide 28'x40' 3bdrm/2bath fleetwood mobile home for sale, near A&M. $24,000. (903)831-4753. DJ MUSIC Blue women's mountain bike, Magna Nightvision, 18 speed, grip shift, bar-ends, water bottle, u-type lock, $100/o.b.o. 847-3284 ore-mail: nnr@andrew.cmu.edu WE NEED THE BEST. The Callaway House is a luxu ry, mid-rise student residence community opening fall 1998. We currently are interviewing leasing assistants who will be the key to making the unique community a success. We re looking for leaders- confident students with an outgoing personality, professional appearance and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervi sion. Approximately 20hrs/wk @$8-10/hour. Please contact Jason Wills @(512)479-0195. Hciskers "Party Block Mobile DJ"- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU func tions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. The Best!! 693-6294. http://www partyblockdj com Business/school desk, maroon metal frame with var nished oak top, well built & in excellent condition, $125/o.b.o. 696-9311. Would You Like To Learn How To Clean Carpet? Have 2-positions. One, 5:30-9:30p.m., M-F & one during the day, M-F. Call for details, 823-5031. FOR RENT Catholic Books/ Gifts. Byrne Catholic Bookstore. Northgate. Upstairs. Afternoons. 846-8699. MISCELLANEOUS 1-bedroom loft. All bills paid. 2913, after 5p.m. Cable. $450/mo. 846- Couch $60, loveseat $50, Sony 5 disk dual cassette stereo with 2 speakers $250. Please call 822-4456. Sale! Visit Cavitt Corner Used Books & Collectibles for gifts, furniture, antiques!! 822-6633. 2bdrm/1bath studio apartment. 4-blocks from campus. Wooded. No pets. No HUD. Available now/or Fall. $475/mo. +bills. 693-8534. Couch & loveseat $175, VCR $60, double-bed $150, TV $95, 10-speed $75, exercise bike $40. prices nego tiable. Leave message. 862-9514. MOTORCYCLE 2bdrm/1bath take over lease stating 8/21 at The Gables, settle on site, $500/mo. 9-month contract. Call toll free beeper 1-888-983-6925. Will return call a.s.a.p. GE gas dryer, available August 6th., $100; TV & VCR stand with cabinets, $40. Please call 696-2725. 1981 KZ 650, black, new tires, runs but needs work, $300 negotiable. Please call 696-1944. 4bdrm/2bath double-wide on acreage, on OSR, most appliances, w/s/g paid, $775/mo. +deposit. 774-5009. Student desk $125; Bookcase $60; 5-Drawer chest $150; Recliner chair $25; Great condition! Please call 694-7055 or 696-5408. ‘93 Catana 600 $2,500/o.b.o. or (409)229-0088. Caff TJ at (409)696-9020 PERSONAL C.Sta. 3 bedroom fourplex. Move in now or reserve yours for August. Upstairs and downstairs available, w/d included, shuttle, great access to Texas Ave. United Realty. 694-9140. www.united-rico.com Washer & dryer $250. Pick them up by August 8th. Please call Cheryl now at 779-9114. Weight bench complete & full set of weights $100; Sega Genesis & games Sonic Championship Karate X-men $30. Call 764-4428. Why wonder about tomorrow when you can call for answers today!! Speak with out Psychics live 24-hours. 1-900-740-6500 ext.#9690. $3.99 per minute. Must be 18yrs. Serv-U: (619)645-8434. Casa del Sol Apartments is now preleasing for fall. Spacious 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms. 2-blocks to campus. Walk to TAMU. $100 Off first month rent. Located at 401 Stasney Street, C.Sta. 696-3455. HELP WANTED PETS Continued from Page 3 Osborne compiled a 255- 49-3 record and went to 25 consecutive bowls in his tenure as head Cornhusker. Osborne also won nine or more games each season. Replacing a legend like Osborne would be difficult for many teams, but he had his successor picked out before he tipped his hand to the media. "It was very casually done," Solich said. "He knocked at my door and said that he felt he was ready to retire. The entire process took about ten minutes. He told me prior to the start of the season in late July. He also told me he would forward my retire, did nc changt :k Joe will nc name when he did Nebraska players expect the coaching but senior fullba Mackovika said they mind going after another title with the new man in charge. "The transition has been so smooth," he said, "that the team has accepted it and is working harder this summer than any I can remember." Following the legend of Osborne is not the only tough task Solich faces this season. Road games against top-25 teams Oklahoma State, Texas A&M and Kansas State make the Cornhusker Big 12 Williams Continued from Page 3 With 4C e upcom tickets >f tin eason ason, the Tool, Will under pr upcoming "Evervtl mtative th >u do, you do University of said. "I try to do it the right wai good representative." Renfro said Williams’ return iplifted teammate Conference schedule toughest in years. But that is exactly national titles are made anyone should know Nebraska should. the what of. If this. ^ Veget ally, ponsibfe ive diet :t benefit ^Hts, ai~ Is an d net Fart Presentl_ lit 20 m fl Amen — IS are ve= rians, proving iTOdh tl-a 3 a mere ■of thc^ inter cul - e. ■getari - Ipian 1 i |ood-tas 1 lot true. C nand tas Bations- A and l So, why ■rterica" ■'ity an. jjpr> >dnae< arts. Perh. riant heai~1 luction a r [ism in < Rting of Tale soli_ Every da ^ ■Heart a t iAterol Choose from our economical 2 bedrooms starting at $345 or spend a little more for the extras. Several floor- plans to view starting at $415. B/C.Sta. locations. United Realty. 694-9140. www.united-rico.com A/C Service Technicians with EPA certification needed for full/ part-time work. Will work with school schedule. Benefits. Call JG Innovative Services/ Shaw Services at (409)693-0733. Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs, breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter-775-5755. Many pure Free cat to good home. Orange tabby, 8 months, neutered, all shots, cute, healthy, strong. Please call 862-9424. Texas Tech COLLEGE COURT. Great location, 2bdrm/1ba, shuttle, microwave, intrusion alarm, pool, some utilities paid. $419/mo. 823-7039. Aramark now hiring immediate part-time employment. Students are encouraged to apply. Positions available include: Supervisors, Warehouse Staff, and Vendors. Call today @846-8267. Free Iguana to good home. Please call 695-2927. Free kittens. 8 weeks old. Please call 846-0231 for more information or call 775-1570 and leave message. Duplex 2bdrm/11/2bath, w/d conn., yard, bus-rt., nice. $575/mo. 2436 Colgate, C.Sta. 695-7941. Fall sublease. 1-room. Nice trailer. Close to Lake Bryan. 2-fenced acres. 779-1311. Assistant/ receptionist needed for busy office. Must be available for lunch hours and Saturday A.M. 20+hrs/wk. Call Kathy @260-7653. ROOMMATES Fall sublease. 2bdrm/11/2bath townhouse., W/D included. Shuttle. $525/mo. Jackie or Steph, 680- 9249. BARNHILL'S COUNTRY BUFFET is currently hiring career- minded Wait-staff. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person Mon.-Fri., 2:00-4:00P.M. 1701 So. Texas Avenue. E.O.E. Drug Test Required. 2-Roommates needed to share a 3-bedroom brick home in the Southwood Valley subdivision in C.Station. For more information call Brent at (409)693-6820 or Kathy at (409)543-9204. For lease 3bdrm/11/2bath house. All appliances, fenced backyard, close to campus. $700/mo. 822-6502. Great selection of one bedrooms! Available now and pre-leasing for August. Six locations/ floorplans. Some with all bills paid. United Realty. 694-9140. www.unit- ed-rico.com Closed Sunday!! Sounds good? Chick-fil-A in Bryan at Briarcrest and Freedom Blvd. or College Station at Post Oak Mall is accepting applications. -Start this summer for a fall schedule -Store hours: Bryan, 6:30a.m.-10p.m. College Station, 8:30a.m.-9p.m. -Experience preferred, not necessary if other experience available. -Interviews by appointment. E.O.E. F-Roommate needed. 1998-99 school year. 2bdrm/1 bath apartment. $235/mo. Call Ashlye @764- 9632. F-Roommate needed. 2bdrm/1bath. Aug.16th-Dec. $275/mo. +utilities. W/D conn., fenced yard, ceiling fans. Call Stephany @693-9882. In the country, 4bdrm/2bath house, c/a&h, w/d connec tions, fenced yard. Perfect for 4/5 students. $1,000/mo. +deposit. 779-7193. Available now. Computer person to maintain websites and computers (PC). Call Allen @775-8383. F-Roommate. 2bdrm/1bath apartment. W/D. 1-mile from campus. $187.50/mo. $150/dep. 696-1091. Continued from Page 3 The 1997 season ended with three years of self- imposed probation and another NCAA decision aboLit the eligibility questions stirrounding receiver Malcolm McKenzie is due before the end of the month. Tech players have more to answer than questions about football, but senior receiver Donnie Hart said the team is focused on the job it has to do. "Our whole job here is to go to class, play foot ball and lift weights," he said. "I don't think they ind has ei looking forward to this season. “It means a lot," he said. "Isee offensive line when they say thei'i to get Ricky 2,(XX) yards thisyeai time Rickv makes a big run,)* smile on their face." High expectations will Longhorns when they take - _ 1998. However, Williams saidhe:'H are ^ ec1 ' v for the glory and the burden-SB an d the follow a record-breaking seasonir ! B ot hea r Etoncer a i Plant too< are going to clo^o st hool or close the jN' c °ntni r room, so we're just going to keep ongoilJBbill'd< Tech will not be eligible for bowl consi(hf ve H°bs oI for at least the next three years, which»ap more harmful than expected lookinpt® schedule. Non-conference games againstle® Paso, North Texas and Fresno State along A conference schedule containing only three with a winning record a year ago addsi favorable schedrile in 1998. "We really can't worry about that(prob;l senior defensive end Montae Regor said, just got to get ready and play ball. There aril of speculations on what may happen, hi main goal is to get ready for this football«| Live Free!! Don’t Rentl Buy a 3bdrm/2bath mobile home. Payments from $197 to $250/mo. Rent out 2- bdrms. Live Free. I have 5-spaces in nice parks. Also land. Brazos Valley Mobile Homes, 941 N.FM 2818 @Hwy 21, Bryan. (409)822-2929. Experienced computer technician is needed at Compuview Microsystems, Inc. 846-5454. F-Roommate. 3bdrm/2bath, w/d, $300/mo„ paid. Available now. 823-2351. Graphic artist for screen printing. Using Mac programs and P.C. Correll Draw. Call Allen @775-8383. Graveyard shift. 1a.m.-5a.m., M-Sun. Professional mature salesperson. 776-8500. F-Roommate. Fall semester. Own bedroom, share bathroom. Great location. $260/mo. +1/2utilities. 694- 1204. No deposit. $300/mo. 5-minutes from campus. Available 8-1-98. shuttle. 693-2682. Holiday Inn now hiring for night auditor & restaurant waitstaff. Apply in person @1503 Tx.Ave.So. F-Roommate. Part-time student. Own rm/bath. New apartments. $260/mo. +1/2utilities. 694-9458. Normandy Square Condominiums is now preleasing for summer & fall. Spacious 2-bedrooms and studios available. Walk to TAMU. Located in Northgate area. $100 OH first month rent. Call 846-2173. Inspirations now hiring energetic and friendly people for part-time position. Please apply within. F-Roommate. Share cute 3bdrm/2bath with w/d. $225/mo„ bills included. 694-1482. Quiet country atmosphere. Large 1-bedroom brick duplex w/fireplace. No pets. Available now or pre-lease for fall. $395/mo. +bills. 693-8534. Kids Connection (Bryan-ISD's afterschool program). Now accepting applications for Fall-’98 employment. M- F, 2:45-5:45p.m., $5.15/hr. Substitute positions also available, $5.15/hr. Childcare experience required. Apply in person. 2200-Villa Maria, Rm.11 731-7803 for more info. Bryan-ISD. EOE by choice. F/M roommate for fall/spring year. W/D, $250/mo., +1/2bills, needed for August. @694-2806 anytime. own room, Call Cara Female roommate needed to share bedroom/ bath in apartment. $186/mo. 764-4598. HYGIENE STUDY Land Survey Field Crew Needed. 775-8609. Part/ full-time. Call Female roommate. Non-smoker. Share 3bdrm/2bath house. Own bedroom. Must love cats. $300/mo. +1/2 utilities. 764-6711. Female, ages 18-34, needed to participate in a clinical trial comparing 2 feminine hygiene products. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $300. Call for information: J&S Studies 846-5933 Licensed daycare has openings for 2 aids. AM shift 7:30a.m.-12:30p.m., PM shift 3:00p.m.-5:30p.m. 693- 3661, call between 8a.m.-1p.m. or 3:30p.m.-5:30p.m. M-Roommate. Available now. 2bdrm/2bath apartment. Please call 695-8607. $329/mo. Live in nanny needed, room/ board exchange for child care. References, transportation required 845-3584 or 846-3237. M/F roommate wanted. Upscale, 2bdrm/2bath apart ment. Own bdrm/bath. Rest of apartment completely furnished. $420/mo. +1 futilities. It’s a must see! Call Keith @696-4379. DO YOU HAVE SWIMMER’S EAR? Mature female wanted. Fall/Spring. 2bdrm/1ba duplex. $250/mo. +1/2utilities. 693-6453. Need a place to live for August? Own bdrm/bath. house. $275/mo. 695-2843. Large Does The Sun Cause You To Have Cold Sores/Fever Blisters? If you are 18 or older you may qualify for this study. If you qualify benefits include FREE study medication and up to $525 for time and travel. Call for information: J&S Studies We may be able to help! Our doctors are conducting a research study of an ear drop treatment for swimmer’s ear (external ear infection). You may be eligible for a clinical research study. Qualified research volunteers will receive at no cost: •Research related office visits and evaluations •Study medicine Compensation will be given. Call for information: J&S Studies (409) 846-5933 Quiet, clean M/F. Fall. $315/mo. 693-5633. 3bdrm/2bath house. W/D. Roommate needed for fall/spring semester. 2bdrm/11/2bath. On bus-rt. Rent approximately $520/mo. +1/2utilities. Call Majed @694-0808. Roommate needed. 2bdrm/11/2bath. $285/person. On bus-rt. Lease 8/15-5/31. No smokers/pets. Call Thomas @(830)393-2398. Wanted fun F-Roommate for Fall and/or Spring. Private room in a new 3-bedroom house, on bus route. $300/mo. (512)365-3704. SERVICES AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-fun, Laugh-a-lotl! Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm), W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri(6pm-8pm) &Sat(10am-2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside Nations-Bank. Walk-ins wel come. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111- Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early. (CP-0017). One day concealed handgun course $75. Loaner guns available. Night classes available. John Collins 775- 1418, Wickson Creek Range 589-1093. Alou makes 25th season homerm ends pitching record for Astros’ Hoffim ATHLETES FOOT STUDY TUTORS Patient volunteers needed for research study of new investigational medicine. Free physical exam, treatments, study medications and lab tests for qualified participants. Ages 18 years and above. No topical (prescription or over the counter) treatment in the last 2 weeks. Call for information: J&S Studi 846-5933 Experienced Tutor- Math, Sciences, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Genetics. Call 690-0738, Appropriate Solutions Tutoring. If You Have Something To Sell, Remember: The Battalion Classifieds Can Do It Call 845-0569 SAN DIEGO (AP) — In 41 straight save chances, Trevor Hoffman had been perfect. Then on one pitch, his streak ended and so did his bid to set a major league record. The San Diego closer gave up a home run to Moises Alou on his first delivery in the ninth inning Sunday, tying the game. The Padres wound up beating Houston 5-4 in the 10th, but Hoffman blew his chance at history. Hoffman entered the game to the loud sounds of AC/DC's "Hell's Bells" playing over the public address system, just as he did Saturday when he pitched a hitless ninth to match the con secutive save record of 41 set by San Francisco's Rod Beck from 1993-95. After the music, most of the 41,034 fans stood to cheer for Hoffman. There was just silence, however, after Alou connected for his 25th homer of the season to tie it at 4. "That pitch could have hap pened 20 saves ago," Hoffman said. "You can't second-guess yourself. All good things must come to an end. It's been a lot of fun along the way and now it's time to start a new (streak)." Alou had gone 3-for-12 with one homer in 12 previous at- bats lifetime against Hoffman — who had recorded 33 saves this season — before homering over the left-field wall. It was Hoffman's first blown save since last Aug. 22. Hoffman had fanned Alou on Saturday for the final out in the Padres' 6-5 victory. "That's the way the game of baseball is," Hoffman said. "You may be knocked one day, but you're going to be given the opportunity real quick to come back. Mo is the consummate professional and he did what he was supposed to with the pitch 1 gave him." The streak ended with a fast ball that Hoffman said was sup posed to be down and out but instead went more to the middle of the plate. "He was trying to get ahead of me," Alou said. "He did the same thing (Saturday) and he got ahead of me with a fastball. This time, 1 was looking for it. 1 got it and I hit it." It was the first homer allowed by Hoffman in 47 innings this season. "He's in a lot of tight ball- games, facing a lot of tough hit ters," Padres manager Bruce Bochy said. "It does show how impressive that (streak) was, the way it ended suddenly. I've always said the toughest three outs to get are the last three." The Padres won in the 10th when Andy Sheets' two-out sin gle scored Ruben Rivera from second base. Rivera hit a two-out double off Mike Magnante (3-5), drop ping a fly ball between second baseman Craig Biggio and right fielder Richard Hildago. Carlos Hernandez was inten tionally walked before Sheets, who entered the game in the top of the inning, singled to left. "That ball was up in the air too long (on the double)," Biggio said. "It has to be caught." Donne Wall (4-2) picked up the victory after replacing Hoffman to start the 10th. Ken Caminiti had a two- run homer and three RBIs to help the Padres (69-36) move 33 games above .500 for the first time in club history. San Diego won for the 12tht 15 games. The Padres took the lastti of three games in a series maul ing NL division leaders,wi the Astros finished the seasf^ series with a 5-4 edge. Kevin Brown allowed I runs on seven hits with walks in eight innings. He matched a career-1 with 10 strikeouts and fanned at least eight for thes enth consecutive game, inw- ing his season total to 159,# in the NL. Brown has allowed 27earri runs in 90 2-3 innings, encor passing 12 starts and one# appearance. He was bidding' become the first San pitcher to win 10 straightsW Andy Benes in 1991. Alou's homer saved Miif Hampton from losing his thi straight decision in the starts since he returned from fl disabled list after recover! from a strained left groin nui> cle. He gave up four runsi nine hits in six innings. Since his return, Hampel has allowed 22 earned runs f 28 1-3 innings. CU Notes: The Padres haw" L i wean a season series against:" : PCQ|( Astros since 1992, when the 1 ! had an 11-7 edge. ... Whilehfi| es Pons(fo teammates took infield prafp^ontj tice, Astros pitcher CL Nitkowski took advantageoi'l- pregame promotion to hit g(9l a ' n -Iti balls into the outfield \v::| er| tionoftl pitcher Jose Lima catch# them. ... The Padres' T(#[ Gwynn, in a ll-for-60 slidf| didn't start for the second! in five games. ... And' H awkins and LaMarr Hod I abustki rM campit °s. and# | the frontp I- Hovwi a ph isimi share the Padres' record wit! le repotet 11 consecutive wins in 1985. Iv erl L. [A]s[