The New York Swats avoided the sweep against the Boston Splinters and their league-leading offense. Nolan Ryan finally showed his potential, allowing just a run on 2 hits over 8 innings at Fenway Park. Ryan walked 7, but only struck out 5. Ted Williams was held hitless in 3 AB, dropping his average to .463. Meanwhile, Splinters starter Gaylord Perry allowed 7 of his 9 hits in the first 2 innings. The Swats scored 4 runs early, but it could have been even more. Babe Ruth tagged up on a flyout to left, but Ted Williams gunned him down at home to end the 1st inning. It was Ryan’s 1st win and Perry’s 1st loss as the Swats won 4-1. Satchel Paige picked up his 1st save for the Swats. Boston is 10-4, while New York improved to 5-9.