BESTS OF THE DAY
BATTING
Larry Walker, Colorado: 3 for 5, 2 homers, 4 RBIs too much for Greg Maddux and the Braves.
Jose Vidro, Montreal: 3 for 5, 2 homers, 4 RBIs in victory over the Padres.
Edgar Martinez, Seattle: 3 for 4, 2 doubles, homer, 3 RBIs helped beat Roger Clemens and the Yankees.
Terrence Long, Oakland: 3 for 4, 2 homers, 4 RBIs in victory over the White Sox.
Alex Rodriguez, Texas: 2 for 5, 2 homers (43rd and 44th), 3 RBIs to help beat the Blue Jays.
PITCHING
A.J. Burnett, Florida: Complete game, 3 hits, 9 strikeouts to beat Giants for his major league-leading fifth shutout.
Matt Morris, St. Louis: 8 innings, 8 hits, 1 run, no walks to beat Phillies for his third win in a row.
Andy Ashby, Dodgers: 7 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 1 walk to defeat the Mets and even his record at 9-9.
Joel Pineiro, Seattle: 6 1/3 innings, 5 hits, 2 run, 1 walk in beating the Yankees.
Rick Helling, Arizona: 7 innings, 5 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts, but no decision against the Cubs.
More to Read
Get our high school sports newsletter
Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.