BESTS OF THE DAY

BATTING

Vinny Castilla, Houston

* 2 homers, 6 RBIs not enough to beat the Dodgers

Paul Konerko, Chicago White Sox

* Homer, 3 runs, 3 RBIs in victory over the Tigers

Reggie Sanders, Arizona

* 3 hits, including homer, 5 RBIs helped beat Padres

PITCHING

Pedro Astacio, Colorado

* No-hitter for 6 innings, finished with a 3-hitter

A.J. Burnett, Florida

* 8 1/3 innings, 4 hits, 1 walk in win over Mets

Ramon Ortiz, Angels

* 1 earned run, 1 walk in 7 2/3 innings to beat Royals