Article: NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP; Burrell Plays Starring Role As Phillies Top Diamondbacks - New York Times

Pat Burrell hit a tie-breaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies held their National League East lead heading into the All-Star break, defeating the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-3, on Sunday. The Phillies (52-44) began the day with a half-game edge over the Florida Marlins and the Mets.Burrell was third in fan voting to be the final player added to the N.L. All-Star roster. He was then bypassed in favor of the Mets' David Wright to replace the injured Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano. ''You know what? It's one of those things,'' said Burrell, hitting .275 with 23 homers and 57 runs batted in. ''I'd like to go. But no message. It's over.'' After ...