Between The Lines

PITCHER OF THE WEEK

Montreal second baseman Vance Law, who has now played every position except catcher. He had often asked to pitch, and on Wednesday manager Bob Rodgers used him to pitch the ninth inning of a 10-1 loss to San Diego. Law responded by retiring Tony Gwynn, Kevin McReynolds and Marvell Wynne—the only time the Padres went down in order all night—with a fastball clocked at 86 mph and a slider. "He had better stuff than anyone else we faced," said Gwynn. Afterward, Law called his father, Vernon. "My earned run average is lower than yours," he boasted. Vernon (Deacon) Law won 162 games with a 3.77 ERA for the Pirates.

THE BOBO HOLLOMAN AWARD
To White Sox rookie lefthanded reliever Joel McKeon, who didn't allow a hit in the first 8? innings of his career until K.C.'s Jamie Quirk singled.

QUOTES OF THE WEEK

?"We have a Mexican, a Hawaiian, a German and a couple of guys who don't know where they're from or where they're going."—Dodger catcher Mike Scoscia on his pitchers.

?"Every player who was in the American League when I last managed here 11 years ago is either a coach, a manager or a member of the California Angels."—Seattle manager Dick Williams.

?"The more French women I meet, the more French I learn."—Montreal shortstop Hubie Brooks.

THE JOHN HANCOCK AWARD
To Bill Madlock, who always signs baseballs under NL president Chub Feeney's signature. "He's fined me more than any other player, so I've earned the place," says Madlock.

EXCUSE ME, MR. NETTLES

Met infielder Kevin Mitchell, 24, got to third base May 25, turned to Padres third baseman Graig Nettles, 41, and said, "My dad says hello."