"It's important for Massachusetts to havespecific regulations [for computer use]. I feelthis is a plus for civil liberties," he added.

Buthit off Howard.

"I didn't know he was going for it," Howardsaid. "I threw him two lob pitches because thechangeup was called for and that's the onlychangeup I know."

"I wouldn't have done that if I would haveknown he was going for it because it's somethingyou might have one chance in a lifetime for. Itold him that when I got to third base after my(ninth-inning) hit," he said.

Valentin hit a three-run homer in the sixth.

The Royals were without the services of GeorgeBrett in the game.

White Sox 10, Yankees 5

CHICAGO (AP)- The Chicago White Sox were happywith the win, even though Wilson Alvarez was nothappy with the way he got it.

Frank Thomas and rookie Joe Hall homeredleading Alvarez and the White Sox past the NewYork Yankees 10-5 Tuesday night for their thirdstraight win.

Alvarez (2-0) won his 10th straight decision,including a victory over Toronto in last year'splayoffs. He pitched 6 1-3 innings in sending theYankees to their third loss in a row.

"How can I be satisfied after completely losingmy concentration? "Alvarez said.

A year ago, Alvarez said, "I walked too manyguys. You guys know that. Now, tonight, I startedthrowing the ball over the plate after I had an8-1 lead."

"I simply wasn't concentrating. I was justthrowing the ball just to try and get guys out,"he said. "I know my streak will end one day, butI'll be more than satisfied if I can win three outof every four times out.