New York Swats’ Walter Johnson was the latest pitcher to be punished by the Boston Splinters lineup, though he held on longer than most. In his first start, the Big Train allowed 5 runs in the first two innings. Despite getting into trouble in nearly every inning, Johnson held Boston scoreless for the next 4 innings. Meanwhile, the Swats cut the Splinters’ lead to 5-3. In the 8th, Johnson tired and fell apart, capped by a Rickey Henderson grand slam. Boston won it 10-4. Lefty Grove allowed 3 runs in 7 innings, improving to 3-0. The loss dropped the Swats to 4-9. The Splinters improved to 10-3 and look like the team to beat in the AL.