Who's hot
Jim Thome, whose $85 million deal was the offseason's largest, hit
.636 (7-for-11) in his first series as a Phillie.
Who's not
Michael Tucker is 1-for-13 batting leadoff for the Royals, who nonetheless are 3-0 for the first time since 1979.
Line of the day
Reggie Sanders, Pirates RF
AB R H RBI HR
5 2 4 5 2
He said it
"If we keep winning two out of three, we'll be in the World Series, won't we?" Todd Pratt, catcher for Marlins, who were 2-1 going into home opener
On deck
David Cone, 40, who sat out 2002, will start tonight for the Mets vs. Montreal - the team he no-hit in 1999.
