Mussina never pitched better in a big game than he did yesterday, under the circumstances.

They just hope he pitches better this time around.

And I can tell you that I pitched 100 percent better in '86.

"The only big issue for me is that he starts pitching better," Torre said.

Wang is pitching better, and the Game 1 starter could also start a potential fifth game.

Good defense also produces more double plays, another element that makes pitching better.

Schilling said what his October success made him understand was that he was capable of pitching even better.

They pitched better, and they had the key base hits at the right time.

"Guess that means I'd better pitch in," she said, getting to her feet.

Johnson pitched better as the game went along.