BESTS OF THE DAY

BATTING

* Richard Hidalgo, Houston: 3 for 3, 2 doubles, homer, 3 RBIs in 7-5 victory over St. Louis.

* Shane Andrews, Chicago: 2 for 4, 2 homers, 4 RBIs in 11-4 victory over Atlanta.

* Chipper Jones, Atlanta: 3 for 5, 2 homers, 4 RBIs in 11-4 loss to Chicago.

* Mike Lieberthal, Philadelphia: 3 for 4, double, 3 RBIs in 8-5 victory over New York.

PITCHING

* Robert Person, Philadelphia: 7 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, 6 strikeouts in 8-5 win over New York.

* Brian Meadows, San Diego: 7 innings, 6 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks in 4-2 victory over Arizona.