BESTS OF THE DAY

BATTING

* Henry Rodriguez, Chicago: 5 for 5, 3 RBIs, 1 home run in 13-0 win over Montreal.

* Brant Brown, Chicago: 3 for 5, 4 RBIs, 1 home run in 13-0 win over Montreal.

* Mike Piazza, Dodgers: 3 for 4, 4 RBIs, grand slam in 7-2 win over Houston.

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PITCHING

* Kevin Tapani, Chicago: Three-hit shutout in 13-0 victory over Montreal.

* Curt Schilling, Philadelphia: Two-hit shutout, 10 strikeouts in 1-0 victory.

* Greg Maddux, Atlanta: 8 innings, 5 hits, 0 runs, in 1-0 loss to Philadelphia.

* Ramon Martinez, Dodgers: 8 innings, 1 earned run, 10 strikeouts in 7-2 victory.