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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
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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
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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
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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
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with the new man in charge.
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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
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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
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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#
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a ph isimi
share the Padres' record wit! le repotet
11 consecutive wins in 1985.
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