Boston batted around, scoring 8 runs in the 1st off Oakland’s Bob Feller, as the Splinters won their 3rd straight game. Boston had scored just 1 run and had two outs, but Feller couldn’t get out of the inning. Cal Ripken Jr. and Carlton Fisk hit back-to-back homers, and Tony Oliva added a bases-clearing double before the inning was over. Boston starter Gaylord Perry allowed just one run and 7 hits in 8 innings to improve to 4-2. Boston won 12-2 to improve to 17-10 and extend their lead in the American League. Oakland fell to 12-15 and have lost 4 straight.