BESTS OF THE DAY

BATTING

Luis Gonzalez, Arizona: 3 for 5, homer, 5 RBIs helped defeat the Rockies.

Vernon Wells, Toronto: 3 for 5, homer, 4 RBIs in victory over the Orioles.

Vladimir Guerrero, Montreal: 4 for 5, 2 homers, 3 RBIs not enough against the Mets.

Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox: 4 for 5, 3 doubles, 2 RBIs in loss to the Royals.

PITCHING

Brian Lawrence, San Diego: Complete game, 4 hits, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts in shutting out the Dodgers.

Greg Maddux, Atlanta: 7 innings, 6 hits, 1 walk to beat the Marlins and improve to 9-2.

Andy Pettitte, New York Yankees: Complete game, 11 hits, no walks, 6 strikeouts in beating the Tigers.

Derek Lowe, Boston: 8 innings, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk to beat the Devil Rays for his 13th win.

Roy Halladay, Toronto: 8 innings, 5 hits, 1 run in defeating the Orioles for his 11th victory.

Kerry Wood, Chicago Cubs: 8 innings, 5 hits, 2 runs, 6 strikeouts, but no decision against the Phillies.

Mark Redman, Detroit: 8 2/3 innings, 6 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, but a loss to the Yankees.

Wade Miller, Houston: 7 innings, 1 hit, no runs in defeating the Brewers.