Bruce McGowan - correspondent
Real Audio- --Two longtime adversaries begin a pivotal head-to-head series tonight in the City by the Bay. (9/9/2002)

Mark Grudzielanek - Dodgers second baseman
Real Audio- --Grudzielanek says it'll be a dogfight with the rival Giants for a playoff spot. (the Giants and Dodgers open a three-game series Monday night in San Francisco). (9/9/2002)

Jim Tracy - Dodgers manager
Real Audio- --Tracy says Ishii will miss at least one start. (9/9/2002)

Jim Tracy - Dodgers manager
Real Audio- --Tracy says it was not a pretty sight when he got to injured Dodgers pitcher Kaz Ishii (ee-SHEE'-ee). (Ishii had been struck in the forehead with a line drive off the bat of Houston's Brian Hunter). (9/9/2002)

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Real Audio- --Palmiero says it's great to earn the M-L-B team record for consecutive games with a home run. (9/9/2002)

Jarrod Washburn - winning pitcher
Real Audio- --Washburn says the Angels are looking forward to facing Oakland. (refers to Oakland's recent 20-game winning streak). (9/9/2002)

Mike Sciosia - Angels manager
Real Audio- --Sciosa says Troy Glaus was due after an 0-for-19 streak. (Glaus had a three run home run and a solo homer). (9/9/2002)

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Real Audio- --Palmiero says the consecutive home run streak is nice but more wins would have been better. (9/8/2002)

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Real Audio- --Palmiero says the M-L-B team record for consecutive games with a home run is great. (9/8/2002)

Jarrod Washburn - winning pitcher
Real Audio- --Washburn says the Angles are looking forward to facing Oakland. (refers to Oakland's recent 20-game winning streak). (9/8/2002)

Mike Sciosia - Angels manager
Real Audio- --Sciosa says Troy Gloss was due after an 0-for-19 streak. (Gloss had a three run home run and a solo homer). (9/8/2002)

Dusty Baker - Giants manager
Real Audio- --Baker says it was nice to see Houston beat the Dodgers, who lead the Giants by two games in the wild card race. (The Giants host L-A for three games starting Monday). (9/8/2002)

Herbert Perry - Rangers third baseman
Real Audio- --Perry says the Rangers have been hitting the ball well. (The Rangers tied a major league record by hitting a home run in 25 consecutive games). (9/8/2002)

Tim Salmon - Angels right fielder
Real Audio- --Salmon says the Angels are playing solid baseball during their nine-game winning streak. (9/8/2002)

Tim Salmon - Angels right fielder
Real Audio- --Salmon says it's nice to be contributing again after spending some time on the disabled list. (He was sidelined with a deep bone bruise on his left hand). (9/8/2002)

Mike Scioscia - Angels manager
Real Audio- --Scioscia says Angels starter Mickey Callaway had a good outing. (9/8/2002)

Herbert Perry - Rangers third baseman
Real Audio- --Perry says the Rangers are hoping to build some momentum for next season. (9/7/2002)

Herbert Perry - Rangers third baseman
Real Audio- --Perry says the Rangers have been hitting the ball well. (The Rangers tied a major league record by hitting a home run in 25 consecutive games.). (9/7/2002)

Bob Brenly - Diamondbacks manager
Real Audio- --Brenly says a lack of timely hits is hurting the Diamondbacks. (9/7/2002)

Dusty Baker - Giants manager
Real Audio- --Baker says it was nice to see Houston beat the Dodgers, who lead the Giants by two games in the wild card race. (The Giants host L-A for three games starting Monday.). (9/7/2002)

Benito Santiago - Giants catcher
Real Audio- --Santiago says he took something off his swing for the game-winning single. (9/7/2002)

Bob Brenly - Diamondbacks manager
Real Audio- --Brenly says the Diamondbacks had some chances but didn't come through. (refers to Rich Aurilia, who doubled to lead off the ninth). (9/7/2002)

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Real Audio- --Sanders says it felt good to get the clutch hit. (9/7/2002)

Kirk Rueter - Giants starting pitcher
Real Audio- --Rueter says this was a big win for the Giants. (9/7/2002)

Jeff Bagwell - Astros first baseman
Real Audio- --Bagwell says starting pitchers Hideo Nomo and Kirk Saarloos (SAHR'-loos) were both impressive. (9/7/2002)

Dave Roberts - Dodgers center fielder
Real Audio- --Roberts says pitching was the key to the win. (refers to Dodgers starter Hideo Nomo and closer Eric Gagne (GAHN'-yay) who got his 48th save). (9/7/2002)

Brian Jordan - Dodgers left fielder
Real Audio- --Jordan says Hideo Nomo did a great job of settling down after giving up Lance Berkman's solo homer in the third inning. (Nomo pitched four hitless innings after the homer). (9/7/2002)

Adam Kennedy - Angels second baseman with a home run and two r-b-i's
Real Audio- --Kennedy says staying the American League West race despite Oakland's 20-game winning streak says a lot about the Angels. (9/7/2002)

John Lackey - Angels winning pitcher
Real Audio- --Lackey says the Angels chemistry is showing during the eight-game winning streak. (9/7/2002)

Mike Scioscia - Angels manager
Real Audio- --Scioscia says the Angels aren't worried about the playoff race. (9/7/2002)