Legends League

NEWS JUNE 10.

The surging, Mad Dogs, who have won five straight, beat the first place Clippers, 7-3 and are now just a half game back in the standings. The Sultans have displaced the Hammers for the cellar spot after splitting a doubleheader with the Peaches; while the Hammers edged the Terrifics, 4-3.

STANDINGS END OF PLAY, JUNE 10

Clippers/53/34/19/.642/—/L3

Mad Dogs/58/36/22/.621/.5/W5

Naturals/57/32/25/.561/4/W1

Terrifics/60/29/31/.483/8.5/L1

Peaches/56/25/31/.446/11/L1

Comets/54/24/30/.444/10.5/L1

Hammers/54/22/32/.407/12.5/W1

Sultans/60/24/36/.400/13.5/W1

JUNE 10 RECAPS

Mad Dogs 7 Clippers 3 The Mad Dogs power was on full display, as they got homeruns from Alex Rodriguez, Mark McGwire and Ken Griffey, Jr., in a 7-3 win. WP-Tom Glavine(7-3). LP-Schoolboy Rowe(4-3). HR-Jimmie Foxx(15); Alex Rodriguez(13), Ken Griffey, Jr.(13), Mark McGwire(21).

Hammers 4 Terrifics 3 The Hammers managed to climb out of last place, however briefly, by edging the Terrifics, 4-3. Hank Aaron had a homer and a triple for the Hammers; Reggie Jackson hit a homerun and a double for the Terrifics. Jim Maloney remains unbeaten, mainly in relief. WP-Jim Maloney(6-0). LP-Jim Palmer(1-2). HR-Hank Aaron(11); Reggie Jackson(12).

Naturals 4 Comets 0 Justin Verlander earned his first shutout win, as he whitewashed the Comets, 4-0, on a five hitter. Verlander fanned nine in the win. WP-Justin Verlander(4-3). LP-Robin Roberts(5-7). HR-Robinson Cano(6).

Peaches 5,2 Sultans 4,4 The Peaches and Sultans split a doubleheader, with the result being that the Sultans are now in last place in the league. Ty Cobb won the opener with a two run single in the top of the ninth inning. Game one: WP-Vean Gregg(3-4). LP-Urban Shocker(0-4). HR-Joe Jackson(9). The Sultans held on for a 4-2 win in the B squad game. Stan Coveleski was poised for a shutout, but he faltered with one out in the ninth, allowing two runs, this time on a two run single by shortstop, Jack Barry. Burleigh Grimes came in to put out the fire. Game two: WP-Stan Coveleski(4-2). LP-Pete Alexander(2-2).

JUNE 11 SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHERS

Clippers at Terrifics(Parnell 5-4 vs. Seaver 4-8)

Comets at Sultans(Spahn 3-6 vs. C. Mays 3-4)

Peaches at Naturals(Waddell 2-6 vs. Kershaw 5-4)

Hammers at Mad Dogs #1(Koufax 3-5 vs. Maddux 5-5)

Hammers at Mad Dogs #2(Law 0-0 vs. Leiter 1-3)