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By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times, published June 22, 2001
The game
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg.
TV/RADIO: FSN; WFLA-AM 970, WLCC-AM 760 (Spanish). TICKETS: Available at stadium box office; through Ticketmaster phone and retail outlets; at team stores in WestShore Plaza, Brandon Town Center and BayWalk.
PROMOTION: Fred McGriff bobblehead dolls -- one of the hottest promotions of the year -- given to the first 15,000 fans. Gates open at 5:15 p.m.
INFORMATION: Call 1-888-FAN-RAYS.
Albie Lopez
Lopez (3-9, 5.59) has lost eight decisions in a row, the longest current streak in the AL. After starting 3-1 with a league-leading 1.66 ERA by April 24, he is 0-8 with an 8.63 ERA. Lopez is 0-1 with a 3.08 ERA in three starts against the Yankees.
Victimized by poor run support, Mussina has been one of the more consistent pitchers in the AL this season. He has pitched seven innings or more in nine of 14 starts. Mussina is 4-2 with a 4.30 ERA in nine career starts against the Rays.