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.