Notable

Astros: Luis Gonzalez's home run was his first since Sept. 27, a span of 107 at-bats. The starters have worked 72 percent of the innings pitched by the team.

Blue Jays: The team has played 56 consecutive errorless innings. Toronto hasn't homered in its past 51 innings.

Cardinals: Gary Gaetti was back in the lineup after missing six games with a groin injury, but Brian Jordan (Milford Mill) sat out for the third straight game with a back injury.

Pirates: It was the first time the team had been shut out. The bullpen hasn't allowed a run in the past five games, covering a span of 8 2/3 innings.

Tigers: Omar Olivares is 0-7 in his career in May.

Twins: Paul Molitor played in his 2,435rd career game, tying him with Harmon Killebrew for 47th on the career list.

Pub Date: 5/06/97