National League - May 27

Player of the Day: Hector Cruz was 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI in the Cardinals' 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Pitcher of the Day: Ed Halicki outdueled Brent Strom to beat the San Diego Padres 1-0. Ed allowed 3 hits and struck out six batters.

Strange stat of the day: Rick Monday of the Cubs walked four times.