The Oakland Jacks’ Bert Blyleven allowed just 1 earned run and 7 hits in 7 innings against the New York Swats. However, two costly errors in the 2nd inning ruined his good outing and gave him his first loss of the year. Robin Yount couldn’t handle a Jimmie Foxx grounder to lead off the inning. Blyleven walked Ken Griffey Jr. and Lou Boudreau before Roberto Alomar drove in 2 with a single. Harry Heilmann hit a shallow fly to right. Then, Iván Rodríguez dribbled one to Rod Carew for what should have been the third out of the inning. Carew couldn’t come up with it, and two batters later, Ty Cobb drove in two more with a double. The Swats’ Bob Lemon allowed a leadoff homer to Mickey Cochrane and just one other run to pick up the win. Red Faber was called on to close the game after Satchel Paige was reportedly scratched due to illness. This was Faber’s first relief appearance after losing his spot to Walter Johnson. Joe DiMaggio drove in 2 with a double to put the tying run on 2nd before George Brett grounded to third to end the game. The 5-4 win moved New York out of last place to 7-9, while Oakland fell to 6-10.