BESTS OF THE DAY
HITTING
Russell Branyan, Cincinnati: 3 homers to help erase early five-run deficit in Reds’ 15-10 win at San Diego.
Steve Finley, Arizona: 3 for 5, 2 runs, 4 RBIs, to help Diamondbacks maintain six-game lead in NL West.
Ty Wigginton, N.Y. Mets: 4 for 5, 3 RBIs, including his first major league homer in a losing cause.
PITCHING
Mark Prior, Chicago: 5 hits, 1 run, 13 strikeouts, pitching the first complete game of his career.
Pedro Martinez, Boston: 7 innings, 3 hits, no runs, 10 strikeouts, improving his record to 15-2.
Cory Lidle, Oakland: 7 innings, 1 hit, no runs, 6 strikeouts, retiring first 15 Tigers he faced.
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