Kerry Wood

Quote: "I think they should do it the way hockey does and let the two guys fight." - Giants manager Dusty Baker, who would eliminate bench-clearing brawls with severe penalties to those who leave the bench, as in hockey It's a fact: The Padres' Eric Owens failed to reach base for the first time in the 28 games he's played. Who's hot: Jeff Kent is 13-for-32 on the Giants' homestand with three home runs and eight RBIs. Who's not: The Brewers' Jeromy Burnitz is in a 3-for-34 slump. On deck: The Cubs' Kerry Wood makes his second start today since reconstructive surgery.

Who's hot Adam Dunn of the Reds has hit seven home runs in his past 10 games. Who's not Cardinals relievers have worked 124 2/3 innings, most in the majors. Line of the day Kerry Wood, Cubs P IP R H BB SO 9 0 4 2 9 He said it "I went from making 50 catches a year [in junior college] to two [at Oklahoma]. So when the Dodgers drafted me, I thought I should try baseball." Mickey Hatcher, Angels hitting coach On deck Mike Piazza of the Mets will film a scene for the movie Two Weeks Notice after tomorrow's game.