Team | W/L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|
Brooklyn Royal Giants | 39-30 | .565 | — |
Homestead Grays | 37-33 | .529 | 2.5 |
New York Gothams | 37-34 | .521 | 3 |
Philadelphia Stars | 37-35 | .514 | 3.5 |
Ottawa Mounties | 33-35 | .485 | 5.5 |
#Brooklyn Royal Giants
Darren Dreifort‘s struggles proved too much, with Brooklyn sending him to AAA in exchange for Rick Aguilera.
Mike Piazza, Dan Brouthers, and John Briggs each hit 2 out as the Royal Giants bowled over the Mounties, 17-8. Brouthers scored 4 times and Piazza drove in 6 in the win.
#Homestead Grays
Brickyard Kennedy failed his WBL audition, heading back to AAA in exchange for Moose Haas. The Grays also stabilized their rotation for the time being, naming Cliff Lee and Billy Pierce to the final 2 spots.
Mike Epstein reached 20 homers on the year with 2 longballs in a 10-2 win over Kansas City.
Honus Wagner had 4 hits including 2 homeruns as the Grays moved past the Stars, 7-4.
#Indianapolis ABC’s
Oscar Charleston went deep twice, leading the ABC’s to a 6-2 win over the Gothams behind a strong outing from Doc White.
#New York Gothams
Last season’s AAA MVP Benny Kauff hit 2 out, giving him 18 on the year, as the Gothams beat Philadelphia, 9-2.
Needing a starter, the Gothams exchanged Guy Hecker for Vean Gregg, who will make his WBL debut. It did not go well, as Gregg surrendered 7 runs in under 4 IP in an 8-2 loss to Indianapolis.
#Ottawa Mounties
Bill Smith moved into the rotation for Ottawa, while Clark Griffith was sent t0 AAA with Clayton Richard being recalled for his first shot at WBL action this season.
Rick Monday continues to press for playing time, hitting 2 out in a 6-3 win over Brooklyn. Monday now has 14 on the year, and Sam Thompson, Roberto Alomar, and Gary Carter also went deep for Ottawa. Bob Brown was hurt in the game, and will miss about 6 weeks, with Chris Bosio rejoining the Mounties.
#Philadelphia Stars
John Burkett, who did fine in his time in the WBL, was sent down as closer Bob Howry was ready to return from injury.