BESTS OF THE DAY
BATTING
Alex Rodriguez, Texas: 2 for 3, 2 homers, 5 RBIs, but not enough against the Mariners.
Craig Paquette, Detroit: 4 for 4, 3 runs, 2 solo homers in loss to the Twins.
Melvin Mora, Baltimore: 1 for 2, 3 walks, 3 runs, homer, 3 RBIs, helped beat the White Sox.
PITCHING
Mike Mussina, New York: 62/3 innings, 4 hits, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts to defeat the Red Sox.
Kevin Appier, Angels: 7 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 5 strikeouts to beat the Athletics.
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