New York’s Stan Coveleski lasted just 2 innings against the Boston Splinters, allowing 9 runs on 7 hits and 5 walks to drop his record to 0-4. Bob Lemon relieved, allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits in his 6 innings of work, while striking out 9. He walked 6 of his own. Despite the poor start, the Swats made it close at the end. Boston’s Jim Palmer allowed 4 runs in his 7 innings of work, but reliever Red Ruffing allowed 5 runs in 1 2/3 innings. Rollie Fingers came in with 2 outs in the 9th, but runners on the corners and the tying run at the plate, but got Wade Boggs to strike out to end the game. The Splinters improved to 23-18 with the ugly win, tying them with Detroit for the American League lead. New York fell to 18-24 with the series split. The teams combined for 20 walks, a league record. Charlie Gehringer was the offensive leader for Boston. Gehringer went 3 for 4 with a walk and 5 RBI. New York’s Jimmie Foxx was the only player on either team not to reach base. Foxx was 0 for 5 and grounded into 2 double plays.