1.   An ornery Cone halted the Braves four years ago to initiate a streak of four straight shocking victories.

2.   And the team promptly struck for four straight victories.

3.   At first it seemed as though timely hitting and strong starting pitching would carry the Olde Towne Team to its sixth straight victory.

4.   Baffert is seeking an unprecedented third straight Derby victory.

5.   Bill Elliott was the only driver with four straight victories not to have at least a chance at capturing his fifth race in row.

6.   Both Cale Yarborough and Harry Gant also came close to recording a fifth straight victory.

7.   A pitch away from their fourth straight victory.

8.   A loss at Miami was followed by three straight victories.

9.   A preseason that began in impressive fashion with four straight victories was heading toward a familiar tailspin for the New Jersey Nets.

10.   A third straight victory over Stanford and a home win over Southern Utah have followed.