Mellieha go top after emphatic victories

Mellieha Northenders demolished Pembroke Torpedoes over the weekend 13-1 and 31-14. Keith Bartolo was again the star for Mellieha striking out seven batters in game one as well as going 3-3 with a mammoth homerun and 3-rbi. In other action, Gzira...

Mellieha Northenders demolished Pembroke Torpedoes over the weekend 13-1 and 31-14.

Keith Bartolo was again the star for Mellieha striking out seven batters in game one as well as going 3-3 with a mammoth homerun and 3-rbi.

In other action, Gzira Mustangs and Gozo Tornadoes shared two games on Sunday. Gzira won the first game 4-3 on the back of a fine pitching performance from veteran ace Patrick Pace.

Gozo came back strong in the second game as Charles Attard pitched superbly in a 15-2 victory.

League standings: Mellieha (3-0); Gozo (1-1); Gzira (2-3); Pembroke (1-3).

Saturday: Gzira vs Pembroke 1 and 4 p.m. (Marsa).

Sunday: Gozo vs Mellieha noon and 3 p.m. (Marsa).

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