The Native Americans failed Hondo yesterday in Detroit, but the damage largely was offset by his Giant victory that left the debt at an even-steven 1,800 castillos.

Tonight, since Santana likely still is exhausted from his 134-pitch no-hitter, Mr. Aitch fully expects to do the Hiroki-pokey with Kuroda and the Yanks – 10 units.

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Students at Stuyvesant HS this week dressed down for “Slutty Wednesday,” a protest against the school’s strict dress code. However, Stuy High administrators have no intention of backing down. The dress code stays — no ifs, ands or sluts … Meanwhile, the Hot-And-Bothered Teachers Union has come out in favor of “Slutty Wednesday” and would like to add “Tart Tuesday” to the schedule … Congrats to the Mets for winning a game despite the polluting presence of new owner Bill Maher … Mumbles Menino, Boston’s Mayor, invoked the name of “Hondo” instead of “Rondo” yesterday when talking about the Celtics. You’d think the guy would know the difference between a talent-laden point guard and a deficit-laden handicapper.

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