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By KEITH NIEBUHR
© St. Petersburg Times, published September 6, 2001
LAST OUTING: In Colorado's 2-1 loss to San Francisco on Saturday, Hampton allowed 4 hits and 1 earned run in 8 innings. He struck out 7, but didn't earn a decision. At the plate, Hampton was 0-for-3.
NEXT SCHEDULED APPEARANCE: Today vs. Los Angeles.
THE SKINNY: Hampton is starting to catch fire. Too bad his team is in last place. In his past three starts, Hampton is 1-1 with a 2.11 ERA. His strikeouts are up; his walks and home runs allowed are down.
STAT OF THE WEEK: Opponents are homerless against Hampton in his past two starts. In his previous three starts, he was touched for six dingers.