Catfish Hunter allowed just 4 hits and 1 run over 8 innings, but it was Lou Gehrig’s 2-run 9th inning home run that made the difference as the Boston Splinters topped the New York Swats 3-1. New York starter Bob Lemon matched Hunter through 8 innings, allowing just a run on 3 hits. That run came on back-to-back walks. Known for control issues earlier this season, Lemon allowed just those two walks. But in the 9th, Frank Thomas singled with one out and Lou Gehrig took the next pitch deep to chase Lemon and give Boston the lead. Rollie Fingers pitched a scoreless 9th for his 6th save. The Swats threatened when Fingers hit Alan Trammell and walked Babe Ruth to lead off the inning. But Ken Griffey Jr. flew out and Fingers struck out Jimmie Foxx and Harold Baines to end the threat. Boston improved to 27-22, but are still 3 1/2 games behind Detroit with just 5 left to play. They finish with a 5-game series in Oakland.