| Team | W/L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Stars | 20-11 | .645 | — |
| Ottawa Mounties | 18-11 | .621 | 1 |
| New York Gothams | 17-12 | .586 | 2 |
| Brooklyn Royal Giants | 16-14 | .533 | 3.5 |
| Homestead Grays | 14-15 | .483 | 5 |
Brooklyn Royal Giants
Dick Redding struck out 12 over 7.1 innings in a 7-4 win over Ottawa. Redding allowed only 2 hits, and added a homerun of his own in the victory.
Smokey Joe Williams did much the same thing the next day: 11 strikeouts over 7 innings, a homerun, and a 9-6 win that moved him to 3-1 on the year.
Homestead Grays
Ricardo Rincón goes to the disabled list, and Gary Lucas comes up from Louisville to take the left-handed relief seat.
New York Gothams
Christy Mathewson struck out 11 over 7.2 innings in Indianapolis and won his 6th without a loss, 4-1. It was a 1-0 game until Grant Johnson hit a 3-run homerun with 2 out in the 8th; Brian Wilson closed it for his 7th save.
Tip O’Neill has begun a rehab assignment, offering an intriguing 2-way possibility when he’s recalled.
Ottawa Mounties
Randy Johnson, Kevin Gross, and BJ Ryan combined for a 4-hit shutout in a 6-0 win over Kansas City.
Philadelphia Stars
Harmon Killebrew hit 2 solo homeruns — one to open a 3-run 6th, the second in the 7th for the lead — to finish a 6-5 comeback win over Birmingham. John Clarkson won it in relief and Mark Melancon got the save as he continues to fill in for the injured Bob Howry.